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DuraAce 7800 brakes v. 6600 brakes
I traded some stuff for a new set of DuraAce 7800 brakes, got a good
deal. Question is will these really work any better, stop any quicker, "feel" any better than the current set of Ultegra 6600 brakes I have on my bike - which I think work fine. I'd like to hear from anyone who has actually tested or ridden both sets. The 15g-20g difference in weight I don't care about. Thanks |
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DuraAce 7800 brakes v. 6600 brakes
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... I traded some stuff for a new set of DuraAce 7800 brakes, got a good deal. Question is will these really work any better, stop any quicker, "feel" any better than the current set of Ultegra 6600 brakes I have on my bike - which I think work fine. I'd like to hear from anyone who has actually tested or ridden both sets. The 15g-20g difference in weight I don't care about. Thanks Of course they'll be better! The 7800 brakes will be like stopping in a feather-lined.... No, sorry, can't go on. May be some material differences - better finish, stuff like that. And you've seen the weight difference. But on the whole, there ain't a lot you can do with brakes if they're the same shape. |
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DuraAce 7800 brakes v. 6600 brakes
On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:51:17 -0800, RS wrote:
I traded some stuff for a new set of DuraAce 7800 brakes, got a good deal. Question is will these really work any better, stop any quicker, "feel" any better than the current set of Ultegra 6600 brakes I have on my bike - which I think work fine. I'd like to hear from anyone who has actually tested or ridden both sets. The 15g-20g difference in weight I don't care about. Thanks Not ridden them, so ignore the following: Brake feel has to do with cable routing, brake block quality, and caliper setup far more than it does the brake caliper--as long as the caliper is of reasonable quality.* Your DAs may or not "feel" better than the Ultegras depending on your setup. Route your cables wisely, lube your lever and caliper pivots, and toe in your shoes properly. If you want to further improve braking, replace the inserts with Kool-Stops.** *That said, I've set up old steel Raleigh 3spd brakes with all the other kit modern--and had it feel nicer than modern brakes set up by a goon. So the caliper isn't even that important, either. **FWIW--I run Kool-Stops only on the fronts of my bikes, as that's where I want the power, use less tenacious pads in rear if ya want. |
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DuraAce 7800 brakes v. 6600 brakes
On Jan 30, 11:51*pm, RS wrote:
I traded some stuff for a new set of DuraAce 7800 brakes, got a good deal. *Question is will these really work any better, stop any quicker, "feel" any better than the current set of Ultegra 6600 brakes I have on my bike - which I think work fine. *I'd like to hear from anyone who has actually tested or ridden both sets. *The 15g-20g difference in weight I don't care about. *Thanks I doubt that you will feel much of a difference between the two assuming your cable, housing and pad set-up are the same. Technically dura-ace has bearings in both pivots were as ultegra has a bearing only in the main pivot. Other than that it is mostly material difference, finish, and a small amount of weight that separates the two brakes. Steve Sauter |
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DuraAce 7800 brakes v. 6600 brakes
On Jan 31, 8:42 am, wrote:
On Jan 30, 11:51 pm, RS wrote: I traded some stuff for a new set of DuraAce 7800 brakes, got a good deal. Question is will these really work any better, stop any quicker, "feel" any better than the current set of Ultegra 6600 brakes I have on my bike - which I think work fine. I'd like to hear from anyone who has actually tested or ridden both sets. The 15g-20g difference in weight I don't care about. Thanks I doubt that you will feel much of a difference between the two assuming your cable, housing and pad set-up are the same. Technically dura-ace has bearings in both pivots were as ultegra has a bearing only in the main pivot. Other than that it is mostly material difference, finish, and a small amount of weight that separates the two brakes. Steve Sauter I won't check that Shimano does this; but they likely do, in common with Campag and SRAM Put ball bearings in there in place of a plain bushing. Look for an exploded diagram. The finish should be better. After all, it is hard to tell Ultegra apart from 105 without the paint, once two more dimensions of adjustment to the brake pad angle were included in the 105 a couple of years ago to mark an improvement over the previous year's model. Harry Travis |
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