Author Topic: TRP XC9 V Brakes  (Read 4048 times)

Daniel Beckham

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TRP XC9 V Brakes
« 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.

Dave Whittle Thorn Workshop

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Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2014, 04:56:33 PM »
Do you mean CX9?

Slammin Sammy

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Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
« Reply #2 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.

Daniel Beckham

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Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2014, 01:05:29 PM »
Yes, sorry, CX9  :-[

mickeg

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Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
« Reply #5 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.
 

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Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
« Reply #6 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.

Daniel Beckham

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Re: TRP XC9 V Brakes
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2014, 01:27:29 PM »
Thanks, the mudguard clearance is a good consideration I had not thought of.