http://www.roadbikeuk.com/blog/reviews/tags/brake/ The best reviews of the latest road cycling gear tested by cyclists en Road Bike UK Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:55:12 GMT Pebble (http://pebble.sourceforge.net) http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.roadbikeuk.com/blog/reviews/2008/12/05/1228505220000.html <p> With standard callipers form Shimano and Campagnolo having advanced greatly to offer much better breaking it leave the main reason for upgrading down to weight. Saving weight is where the KCNC Callipers really shine. There design is very distinctive following KCNC’s desire to produce very high quality CNC machined parts. <br/> <br/> An exotic mix of aluminium, scandium and titanium has helped to bring the weight right down to around 82g, this brings it right down to around half of the DuraAce calliper. They have quite a unique pivot system to allow equal breaking on each side as well as a quick release leaver to allow you to get the heels out fast. <br/> <br/> The breaking performance does seem adequate in both the wet and dry but they are missing a bit of bite when breaking very hard. They do also have quite a lot of visible flex but this is the trade off for saving the weight. <br/> <br/> Overall a good set of very light breaks available for around £169.99 but they do need looking at regularly to keep them working at their best. </p> http://www.roadbikeuk.com/blog/reviews/2008/12/05/1228505220000.html#comments http://www.roadbikeuk.com/blog/reviews/2008/12/05/1228505220000.html Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:27:00 GMT