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Technical => Wheels, Tyres and Brakes => Topic started by: Daniel Beckham on September 25, 2014, 01:34:42 PM

Title: TRP XC9 V Brakes
Post by: Daniel Beckham on September 25, 2014, 01:34:42 PM

Has anyone had experience of these brakes as I am thinking of fitting them to my Sherpa build? Look a quality item and think they could be ideal for touring. Any comments or guidance appreciated.

Title: Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
Post by: Dave Whittle Thorn Workshop on September 25, 2014, 04:56:33 PM

Do you mean CX9?

Title: Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
Post by: Slammin Sammy on September 25, 2014, 09:22:43 PM

They're some sweet looking bling, that's for sure! Expensive, though...

I mounted Magura HS33s on my Nomad last year. Similar pricey, not as pretty. They took some setting up, but now they're lovely and reliable.

Title: Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
Post by: Daniel Beckham on September 29, 2014, 01:05:29 PM

Yes, sorry, CX9  :-[

Title: Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
Post by: mickeg on September 29, 2014, 02:40:43 PM

Check to make sure it will it give you clearance for fenders over 2.0 width tires, assuming you might at some point go with tires of that size.

Title: Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
Post by: geocycle on September 29, 2014, 03:36:16 PM

Good to see continued supply of high-end rim brakes.  I see the v brake in their range is pitched at being half the weight of a disc.  Reminds me of the Avid ultimates.  Interested in any user feedback out there.

Title: Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
Post by: Dave Whittle Thorn Workshop on September 29, 2014, 04:56:34 PM

They look like short armed ones for use on CX bikes, there usualy don't have any mudguard clearance.

Title: Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
Post by: Daniel Beckham on October 02, 2014, 01:27:29 PM

Thanks, the mudguard clearance is a good consideration I had not thought of.