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started by jbird2131 on August 30, 2007

I ride a QR caliente with stock brakes. Looking to upgrade... Any suggs or reviews of these products would be cool: Shimano DA, Campy, and Zero Gravity. I read that a pair of ZG's weigh the same as the front Shimano DA. Pretty nuts, but I guess thats what you get for $400.

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kylie posted 44 weeks ago.

OMG I LOVE my DA brakes. They work sooooo smooth and nice!

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Triguy98 posted 44 weeks ago.

The fashion gods say that you absolutely cannot combine DA and Campy on the same bike! Zero Gravities are known for their bling and Ka-ching factor, not their stopping power.

I'd go DA.

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TBRAVO posted 43 weeks ago.

I agree with Triguy...you can't mix Shimano and Campy components. DA's would be a great choice. Of course if you want something really sexy AND functional, you could get the M5s
http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page=8&description=Brakes+Calipers&vendorCode=M5&major=1&minor=7
If you are willing to spend $565 (not including pads)
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JamieM posted 43 weeks ago.

Definitely DA, stopping power is awesome.

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kylie posted 43 weeks ago.

JamieM;78074 wrote:
Definitely DA, stopping power is awesome.

Sometimes *too* awesome ;) Just be ready for it to be much faster when you first switch to 'em to avoid flying over the handlebars!

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Noel posted 43 weeks ago.

If you can get em at a reasonable price, I think the Zero G are worth it. I have the Stainless Steel version on my Specilaized Transition ( no not the NEW transition) and I like em. One thing though. Because they don't have a quick release.. you have to inflate/deflate te tire everytime you need to take out the wheel.
Yeah that sucks.

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