I've got a Specialized (TRP) front aero brake if you're interested. If fork testing, you'll need a fork with mounts tho.

Mucho thanks! As it turns out, though, the Specialized dealer here in town will loan me one off of a Shiv, such that I don't need that brake after all.

I have a couple of Modolo's but no covers. Why is that important to the test, when it clearly will make them worse?

Chris

I was operating under the assumption (I know, bad thing to do!) that the cover would improve things. In any case, though, it would be nice to have an intact cover, just to test the hypothesis.

How 'bout we let this simmer a while, and if I can't find one w/ a cover, I'll get back to you?

Sounds good. From a theoretical perspective, there's no way it would improve the airflow characteristics of the front brake. The way that the rubber ridges run just isn't conducive to improvement due to the angle of the brake - it's going to create quite a bit of additional dirty air.

Chris

BUMP for the Friday crowd...

I've managed to locate an AX brake, so am no longer in need of one. I'd still, though, like to borrow/buy a Modolo Kronos with a rubber cover that is in good shape. I'd also be interested in testing a Campy Delta if somebody has one they'd be willing to loan me.

I currently have my ZIPP 3001 torn apart for maintenance and could lend you the front brake with carbon cover if you are interested in testing it.

Pete

So what's the most aero so far?

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Which size did you locate? I have both sizes, in case you'd like to borrow the other one. I'll post a picture later, if you need it. The taller version seems to be a more robust stopper: longer arms = more leverage + a different shaped cam, but won't easily fit on the rear of my p3-sl; the shorter one's a bit more aero, perhaps, (or maybe not?) but doesn't stop very well. In the short version, I have both the Dura-ace, and 600 versions; they appear to be mechanically very similar.

I also have a first generation Campagnolo Delta, and a later one, with the 5 pivots, that doesn't have a face plate. The face plates aren't exactly interchangeable, but I might get out the dremel and make it so. Neither of these have shoes but Koolstops, etc. will work.

All to loan.

I'm interested in the outcome of these tests. Thanks for your work.



I have re-considered the idea of modifying the face plate on the first generation Delta, (It's NOS) although I might have a line on a replacement for the missing one.

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So far, the Hooker Aero SL.

Thanks, but I need to get this project wrapped up shortly, so am focusing on brakes that are either 1) presently available, or 2) widely viewed as highly desirable.

Interesting...I got an AX group the 1st year they were available (to put on my aero Mike Melton frame, built of Reynolds 531 Speedstream tubing), but didn't realize there was more than one version. I'd therefore be quite interested in seeing pics (ditto for the Campy Delta).

So would the new Simkins that looks like the hooker brake be just as good? And have you tested the tririg brake yet? I got a overtime coming in the next pay and all the kids have new sneakers for their nonstop growing feet so I have to spend it quick before they need new ones:0)
Don't know if I can find a hooker for sale......well I can but it is not a brake and I wouldn't want the other kind anyway...........

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I wasn't aware that Simkins was making a Hooker-like brake?


Not the final version, no.

Sorry you are right Andy they don't. What I saw was a link to another forum where someone had mentioned it.

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Ah, okay...so is it possible that D-A AX only came in one version (i.e., short reach), whereas the 600 AX came in two (i.e., short reach and long reach)?

In any case, I assume the D-A AX that I have on the way is a short reach, so I'm covered there. I might, though, like to borrow that Campy Delta to test, if you're willing...let me do some checking tomorrow (trying to replicate another test).

i have a set of Wiemans covers removed but have the covers,might be superglued back together.

I have a McMahon Racing/Janus V brake I could lend. LMK.

still have the Zipp 3001?
ever consider selling it? pm me.......

I have a Campy Record aero break (Front only). In very good condition, however I do not have the pads, everything else.

Did not read thru all comments, so if you found something, anyone else can also PM me for pic's too.