Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Ciamillo Components (Zero Gravity) cantilever brakes

Cyclingnews has mention of new 'ultralight' cantilever brakes (left) from Ciamillo Components (of Zero Gravity fame). You know they're going to be pricey ($318!!!), with titanium sleeves and all. But I boggled a bit at the claim of 'ultralight.' 198 grams per wheel, plus they're standard low profile, v-brake shoe cantis. So less mud clearance, less mechanical advantage and 54 grams HEAVIER than TRP EuroX aluminum brakes (below). EuroX are $110. WTF? Okay, Mafac-style brakes are a bit more work to dial in. My opinion? If you're $200 worth of lazy for poorer performance, then have at it...