Looks good. More options is always a good thing.
Pricing <$200 it appears: http://www.bikerumor.com/2016/02/27/nahbs-2016-trp-stops-by-with-new-direct-mount-delta-style-aero-road-brakes-and-more/
Looks good. More options is always a good thing.
Pricing <$200 it appears: http://www.bikerumor.com/2016/02/27/nahbs-2016-trp-stops-by-with-new-direct-mount-delta-style-aero-road-brakes-and-more/
Agree, nice to have more players, but looks a whole lot more complicated vs. the Omega X to me. Hopefully it works well and doesn’t succumb to grit for the under the BB mounts.
There is a cover that goes on top which helps keep stuff out.
I have not ridden them yet, awaiting riding samples but the prototypes I have are beautiful and they are really easy to set up and service.
I hope to be able to get some rider feedback to share in the coming months.
Definitely a well thought out brake and TRP does ALOT of machine testing which is what took so long to bring this to market. They have put this brake through the paces and done re designs in order to make a brake with great stopping power and fatigue testing. I don’t know what other brands do for testing, but I know from first hand visits to TRP/Tektro that testing is a serious part of product design.
Looks very similar to the FSA direct mount brake
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Nick
They are really different.I have had the FSA brakes since early last year. The design is quite different. The FSA is more difficult to access and for travel, there is no easy removal of the wedge for travel. The TRP is purely a cover on top of the design and once 2 bolts are removed, it is very easy to release the brake for travel. Also, FSA has no adjustment such as the TRP and I have heard a rumor that the FSA is not going into production. But at the end of the day, the Tri Rig, FSA and TRP are all modern takes on the original delta’s
Can you post a pic with the cover on?
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Thanks!
Just to be clear, that appears to be showing only direct-mount models. I wonder if a center bolt model will be offered (or, perhaps an adapter is offered, or could be made?)
Nick
They are really different.I have had the FSA brakes since early last year. The design is quite different. The FSA is more difficult to access and for travel, there is no easy removal of the wedge for travel. The TRP is purely a cover on top of the design and once 2 bolts are removed, it is very easy to release the brake for travel. Also, FSA has no adjustment such as the TRP and I have heard a rumor that the FSA is not going into production. But at the end of the day, the Tri Rig, FSA and TRP are all modern takes on the original delta’s
Thank you for the info. The TRP looks very solid. Hopefully they’ll do a single mount or adaptable plate as Tom A mentioned.
Anyone have anything even close to a release date for these?
Looking to replace the standard Shiv brakes (T922) with the T860 (once its available). My concern is the rear brake; will it fit?
Will it require a 5.5mm Hex key though, like the original Campy Deltas?
They were pretty things but pretty useless at stopping the bike.
TRP Direct Mount T861 (without cable stop) Center Pull Aero Brake review:
Pros:
Easy setup and adjustment, including full range toe-in via concave washers.
A minimum of 6mm clearance around all sides of the brake to the tire.
Could easily handle a wider rim & tire combination.
Excellent braking force, 8.5 out of 10. 10 being Dura-Ace calipers.
Adjustable spring rate.
Cable pull wedge utilizes two 2.5mm set screws with a unique swivel head with a cross hatch pattern where it contacts the brake cable.
Terminator® construction and aesthetics.
Cons:
Weight: 212 grams.
No quick release (a non-issue on wide rims)
Being wider than the fork it makes for less than aero appearance.
Bulky, Terminator® aesthetics.
Approximate Dimensions: Depth 42mm, Width 83mm (at adjustment screws) , Height 100mm.
Allen key set up sizes: 2mm, 2.5mm & 4mm.
Weight: 212 grams with supplied brake pads, 218 grams with CTg brake pads.
Equipment used:
2016 Quntana Roo PR6
Reynolds Strike SLG Carbon Wheel with CTg brake pads, Specialized S-Works Turbo 700x22mm Tire.
This brake design seems well thought out and constructed, which is evident from the ease of adjustment to the cross hatch wedge set screws.
If you’re in the market for a Direct Mount Aero front brake and your primary concern is that it works as a brake should (not just looks Aero) than I strongly recommend you consider the TRP.
Also, pads spacing can be adjusted independent from cable tension.
See my profile page for pics.
Thanks for that review. Bike looks cool as well
I’m thinking about one of these for a direct mount rear brake. What are you thoughts on removing and then reinstalling the cable for travel purposes? Easy enough to do?
Wow, those are huge.
But that is one outstanding bike. Very nice !
Should be easy enough, 2 set screws and the wedge is off. Measure carefully for clearance as this brake is big & powerful.