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Tag archive for ‘cantilever brakes’

• TRP Stops Niels Albert and Joachim Parbo with the RevoX – Interbike 2012

  18 September 12 • 1 comment

  

  TRP Brakes has been churning out a number of brakes recently, with the Parabox hydraulic disc brake conversion kit, the new CR959 carbon cantilever brakes ridden by 2012 World Champion Niels Albert, and now the RevoX long-arm, low-profile cantilever brake, offered in aluminum and carbon options. The carbon RevoX cantilever brake weighs just 122 grams, [...]

• New Product Spotlight: Shimano CX70 Cyclocross Components – Video, Photos

  28 July 11 • 9 comments

  

  Cyclocross Magazine grabbed an exclusive preview of the new Ultegra-level CX70 cyclocross components while at the Raleigh Dealers symposium. The Shimano mini-group includes a front derailleur sized and tuned for the smaller chainrings used in cyclocross and available in a top-pull and bottom-pull cable configuration.

• FSA and BH Release New BB386EVO Bottom Bracket Size, FSA Announces New K-Force Cantilever Brake – Updated

  19 April 11 • 2 comments

  BH bicycles in conjunction with FSA officially introduced another bottom bracket standard labeled BB386 EVO today at the Sea Otter Classic, while FSA officially announced its new K-Force cantilever brake that offers the ability to change configuration from low profile to wide profile, like the Avid Shorty Ultimate. The BB386EVO is a press fit 86.5mm [...]

• New Product Spotlight and Review: Avid Shorty Ultimate Cantilever Brakes

  28 October 10 • 2 comments

  by Clifford Lee The Avid Shorty Ultimate cantilever brakes have been in development for several years, and we’ve been anxiously awaiting our chance for a review since we first learned they were coming. After prominent cyclocrossers, including US national champion Katie Compton and world champion Zdenek Stybar, relied on the Ultimate for speed-scrubbing duty last [...]

• Behind Spooky Brakes: An Interview with Founder Harrie Van Der Burgt

  1 October 10 • 0 comment

  by Ty Kurth I remember the day when I needed a set of cyclocross brakes. The place was Amsterdam; I had a layover coming back from France and had some time to do some exploring. I ended up going into the city and getting a bite to eat. There was a neat old bicycle shop [...]

• New Product Spotlight and Review: ProMax Cantilever Brakes

  8 January 10 • 0 comment

  by Dr. Clifford Lee Promax is a Taiwanese manufacturer of bicycle components, many of which are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) on mid-priced bikes. The cantilever brake is their new product in the low profile category.  Though at first glance it appears similar to the new Avid Shorty with its double arm design, it has some [...]

• Retro Product Spotlight and Review: SRP Mr. Grumpy Cantilevers

  7 January 10 • 2 comments

  

  by Dr. Clifford Lee The SRP Mr. Grumpy has been around for a long time. It was maligned for its relative lack of stopping power but has recently made a comeback for its light weight, unique look and copious amount of rim clearance.

• Got Cyclocross Brake Questions?

  28 May 09 • 2 comments

  We have an upcoming feature on brakes and pads in our print mag, and we want to know your brake-related questions that you’re dying to have answered. Whether its about pads, setup, squeal, chatter, no question is a dumb question. Fire away. Drop us a comment below and we’ll do our best to address it [...]

• Ask the Bike Geek: Spring Tension on TRP Euro-X Brakes

  28 February 09 • 1 comment

  

  We get a bunch of questions about bike setup and tech via email and our forums. Occasionally we’ll seek out answers direct from the manufacturer. Here’s one question from Dave Hutton we received recently. I am currently a TRP Brakes EuroX user. I love the performance of the cyclocross brakes but I have a nerve [...]