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Nicaragua, Managua
1 Level
724 Review
33 Karma

Review on 🚴 Black Shimano R451 Front Mid-Reach Road Brake Caliper by Kholar Irvine

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Add stopping power to the modern cruiser!

I enjoyed riding my new GT Tripel as I pedaled and learned to stop smoothly with the foot brake, but its inability to stop quickly (compared to a dropbar road bike) made it so me nervous. wanted to add a rim brake to the front wheel for faster stops. The fork has already been drilled to install the caliper. By my standards, a standard caliper wouldn't cut it, but it does. and it was. I installed this brake with Sora lever and Shimano cable and it works fine. Braking power and lever feel are comparable to my Sora equipped Trek 1000. Now I can enjoy my relaxed bike with the knowledge that it will stop quickly when needed.

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Slightly Crumpled