I rode a bike equipped with trp mech and am using another bike with rs685 (near-ultegra hydraulic)

Trp spyre is quite a decent brake caliper. Though it is not strong enough for cx/gravel riding, it will work perfectly in the case of tt/tri



1. If you’re an weightweenie:
Buy trp spyre and sram red mech derailleurs.
This option may save 150-200g compared to full 9170

2. If you’re a di2 lover & weightweenie:
Go 9150(or 9070) with trp spyre
It may save around 100g / 9170

3. If you’re a dentist (haha) & hyd brake lover
Go 9170

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Stay home, stay healthy.

Thanks very much

I think im a hydraulic lover if for no other reason than i have them on my road bike (9170) and they work great

Just upgraded my gravel bike from TRP Spyre’s to Ultegra 8070 hydro. I am very happy with the decision.

I would absolutely go hydro on the tri bike. And would certainly spec Ultegra front and rear mechs if money is a concern towards the hydro decision.

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Alex Arman

Strava

Ordered the 9170 calipers and the str 9180 levers (wow. Expensive)

Now. Wheel advice please

Couple pieces of wheel opinions:

For training wheels, no real need to go crazy. Get solid hubs, well built, easily serviced. I am a big fan of centerlock rotors, since it is much easier to take off and put on for traveling. Just need the tool.
For race wheels, it all depends on your budget.

HED Jets are always a great choice, and often a bit cheaper. However, since you are using disc brakes, you don’t have to worry about carbon rim braking performance. Which opens the selection choice quite a bit.
Honestly, the top 10 wheelsets out there are so similar in performance, you can just end up choosing what is sexiest to you.

If you do go with multiple wheel sets, you will need to align the rotors into the caliper to make wheel swaps easy. It helps to use the same hubs across each wheelset, but that does not automatically mean perfect alignment. Luckily, they sell super thin shims to line everything up.

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Alex Arman

Strava

Thanks a lot for the advice

Thanks!. I just broke down and ordered Zipp 454. Supposedly coming to me in may

I have a loaner pair until then

I'll trade ya a set of HEDs... ha