Avid Shorty Ultimate Wide Front Rim Brake Caliper Black One Size Black

These bolted right on and work great. So good I have to use caution to not go over the handle bars. Very strong breaks so be careful if using these on the front wheel. Also I'm not sure where or how to find replacement break pads. They don't look like typical break pads so you might want to order re… Read more

This is an excellent brake and superb quality... but... you need extreme deftness to NOT strip the thread on the red aluminium spring cap. This has 2-3 threads that lock it onto the brake mounting bolt and if you apply too much torque when tightening you will easily strip the threads.

My touring bike had squealing brakes and the brakes were not too powerful. I was ready to replace with disc brakes but found out I would need to buy a new bike and wheels because the disc brake adaptors are not good. So it was either invest thousands of dollars or try a new cantilever brake. After r… Read more

I got this to upgrade the font brake from the stock ones on the Surly Long Haul Trucker. I was anticipating a significant difference in stopping power from the inexpensive ones with which the bike came. I was disappointed to discover a rather similar feel and power compared to the ones I had before.… Read more