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...
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Ciamillo Components (Zero Gravity) cantilever brakes
Posted by StevenCX at 9:25 AM
Labels: bike reviews
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