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ModulationThat's the word I was after, and I agree with your 'more than adequate'.
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Re: Omega brake stopping power? [Jamaican]
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That's the word I was after, and I agree with your 'more than adequate'.
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Re: Omega brake stopping power? [TriRig]
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Cable routing also plays a roll. In my experience on a Kestrel, the brake works great given appropriate pads, clean and smooth cable routing, and a good return spring on the brake levers.
Re: Omega brake stopping power? [gardenvelo]
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I'm using the first generation Omega with Sram carbon levers and I-Link housing on a Scott Plasma 2. They don't give the best feedback but they do stop very well and I can lock up the wheel. They stop my bike so I use them.
Re: Omega brake stopping power? [Juanmoretime]
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I just installed the Omega on my Slice. On my local descent (8 mile, 2400 ft) when cornering the brakes squealed like no other when really clamping down on them in the corners. I am on alloy rims with the standard pads. Anybody else have this problem?
Re: Omega brake stopping power? [hvywghttrigy]
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hvywghttrigy wrote:
I just installed the Omega on my Slice. On my local descent (8 mile, 2400 ft) when cornering the brakes squealed like no other when really clamping down on them in the corners. I am on alloy rims with the standard pads. Anybody else have this problem?Check the toe-in. Unfortunately, the only way to adjust that is with appropriately placed shims.
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Re: Omega brake stopping power? [TriRig]
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TriRig wrote:
When installed properly, the exposed end of the cable should never hit the Front Plate. Regarding power, we have users report they feel like the brakes are actually stronger than Ultegra, but this seems to be subjective, as well as depend on a multitude of factors (brake levers, rims, brake pads, and proper installation). We are working on getting some quantitative data regarding actual brake strength, hopefully in the coming months.Curious to see the data.
No swipe at your great product (which is aerodynamically superior), but Physics dictates that by design an modern style dual pivot brake provides more power and better modulation.
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Re: Omega brake stopping power? [Tom A.]
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I used the shim from my old brake (KCNC) when I swapped. I will look into another size, the Omega won't work with a smaller shim.
Re: Omega brake stopping power? [windschatten]
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windschatten wrote:
TriRig wrote:
When installed properly, the exposed end of the cable should never hit the Front Plate. Regarding power, we have users report they feel like the brakes are actually stronger than Ultegra, but this seems to be subjective, as well as depend on a multitude of factors (brake levers, rims, brake pads, and proper installation). We are working on getting some quantitative data regarding actual brake strength, hopefully in the coming months.Curious to see the data.
No swipe at your great product (which is aerodynamically superior), but Physics dictates that by design an modern style dual pivot brake provides more power and better modulation.
You may want to re-compare the 2 designs. Few (if any) dual pivot designs have as high of a leverage ratio as the Omegas. Remember to look at the entire thing, from cable pull to pad travel. The ones on my S5 are set up such that I find they don't give up much at all to the performance of the Magura hydraulics I have currently on my old Alu Soloist.
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hvywghttrigy wrote:
I used the shim from my old brake (KCNC) when I swapped. I will look into another size, the Omega won't work with a smaller shim.Hmmm...I think we may be referring to 2 different places to shim. In my case, I cut some small pieces of aluminum soda can (~.020" shim stock) and placed it between the pad holder and the arm on the appropriate side of the pad fixing bolt to get the required toe-in of the pads.
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