I am planning to order Zero G brakes online. Would like opinions regarding the best place to get them from.
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Re: Zero G brakes [trigeekdoc]
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Doesn't really matter since you will NOT find any discounts at all on them as they sell about all they make - boutique product at its finest! I love mine FWIW, but they are most certainly not worth the money over "standard" Dura Ace/Ultegra or Record/Chorus components. But, if they weren't "worth it", I guess they would be easier to come by ;)
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Re: Zero G brakes [trigeekdoc]
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I love my Zero G brakes and have had them now for about a year. I agree with rroof that you should expect to pay full retail as they are high in demand.
Cheers,
Herbert
Cheers,
Herbert
Re: Zero G brakes [trigeekdoc]
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When customer service is an issue:
http://www.nytro.com/category_s/33.htm
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http://www.nytro.com/category_s/33.htm
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Re: Zero G brakes [rroof]
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Doesn't really matter since you will NOT find any discounts at all on them as they sell about all they make - boutique product at its finest! I love mine FWIW, but they are most certainly not worth the money over "standard" Dura Ace/Ultegra or Record/Chorus components. But, if they weren't "worth it", I guess they would be easier to come by ;)[/reply]
I am completely aware of the fact that they are not worth the money but just an issue of lusting over a well made piece of engineering. I was also not expecting to get a discount but just wanted a reputable retailer with prompt shipping and good customer service. Noted that Nytro only has the 05 version though.
Doesn't really matter since you will NOT find any discounts at all on them as they sell about all they make - boutique product at its finest! I love mine FWIW, but they are most certainly not worth the money over "standard" Dura Ace/Ultegra or Record/Chorus components. But, if they weren't "worth it", I guess they would be easier to come by ;)[/reply]
I am completely aware of the fact that they are not worth the money but just an issue of lusting over a well made piece of engineering. I was also not expecting to get a discount but just wanted a reputable retailer with prompt shipping and good customer service. Noted that Nytro only has the 05 version though.
Re: Zero G brakes [trigeekdoc]
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I'm with you. Have to have them, but just can't work it in yet. Maybe I could get a second job. Oops, scratch that. Then I wouldn't need them.
Ric
Ric
Re: Zero G brakes [trigeekdoc]
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Got mine on eBay.......saved a few bucks.....
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Re: Zero G brakes [trigeekdoc]
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Yeah, notice I have them as well :0 Great piece of engineering for sure (much like a Thompson masterpiece seatpost).
I would call Nytro and see if they have the new version. I'm sure they get more than any other shop around (read 2-3!). All 3 LBS that I go to keep zero in stock (ti version that is, 1 has a SS set).
Good luck!
____________________________________
Fatigue is biochemical, not biomechanical.
- Andrew Coggan, PhD
I would call Nytro and see if they have the new version. I'm sure they get more than any other shop around (read 2-3!). All 3 LBS that I go to keep zero in stock (ti version that is, 1 has a SS set).
Good luck!
____________________________________
Fatigue is biochemical, not biomechanical.
- Andrew Coggan, PhD
Re: Zero G brakes [trigeekdoc]
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Send me a pm I will give you a st discount.
Rich
Richard Nixon, Fit2Tri Multisport Inc.
Fit2Tri,
rich@fit2tri.com
Discount code, slowtwithch
Rich
Richard Nixon, Fit2Tri Multisport Inc.
Fit2Tri,
rich@fit2tri.com
Discount code, slowtwithch
Re: Zero G brakes [Irondicknixon]
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lol...how much is the discount worth? Maybe you'll end up selling them all based on this posting alone
Re: Zero G brakes [Kentiger]
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Brakes? Hwo needs to slow down that much? Save your money and invest in a better set of wheels.
Re: Zero G brakes [trigeekdoc]
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Hello Trigeekdoc and All,
Hi-Tech in Kearney Mesa, CA gives the TCSD discount, as does Nytro, and the Trek store in Kearney Mesa.
The Ti model has ugly Ti brake pad screws that are totally non aero. Take them out and save them for a place where aero is not important. Cost of each Ti screw - about $5.
Use stainless button head hex drive screws instead. Bag of 100 for $5.50 or so at Abba Bolt http://www.ababaqa.com/
Total weight of 4 stainless screws (slightly shorter) vs. 4 Ti screws is less than 1 gram.
My ZG brakes are OK. Do not stop quite as well as DA and you need to check occasionally to see that the pads are centered - and they are light!
I am hoping that the follow on models will be more aero and not look like they belong on Darth Vader's Death Ship. (Although if the new model bikes hide them behind the forks and seat post who cares how aero they are?)
Cheers
Neal
Cheers, Neal
+1 mph Faster
Hi-Tech in Kearney Mesa, CA gives the TCSD discount, as does Nytro, and the Trek store in Kearney Mesa.
The Ti model has ugly Ti brake pad screws that are totally non aero. Take them out and save them for a place where aero is not important. Cost of each Ti screw - about $5.
Use stainless button head hex drive screws instead. Bag of 100 for $5.50 or so at Abba Bolt http://www.ababaqa.com/
Total weight of 4 stainless screws (slightly shorter) vs. 4 Ti screws is less than 1 gram.
My ZG brakes are OK. Do not stop quite as well as DA and you need to check occasionally to see that the pads are centered - and they are light!
I am hoping that the follow on models will be more aero and not look like they belong on Darth Vader's Death Ship. (Although if the new model bikes hide them behind the forks and seat post who cares how aero they are?)
Cheers
Neal
Cheers, Neal
+1 mph Faster
Re: Zero G brakes [trigeekdoc]
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Jack and Adams in Austin just got in a whole shipment of the 07 brakes. www.jackandadams.com
There beautiful and worth every penny.
There beautiful and worth every penny.
We have them in stock at my store.
-Darrell
-Darrell