🚴 Enhance Your Road Bike's Braking System with Shimano R451 Rear Mid-Reach Road Caliper, Silver Review

The Shimano R451 Reach Caliper Silver is an excellent choice for any cyclist in need of reliable and efficient brakes. As a result of my tests, I determined that these calipers offer impressive stopping power and excellent control, even in wet conditions. The adjustable reach feature is also a plus, allowing for a more customized fit on different bike frames. The only downside is that they may be difficult to install for those who are not familiar with bike maintenance.

Restoration of racing bikes from the 70s or 80s? It's wearable. I don't see anything wrong with that. Came as expected and was the right shade of grey.

Construction of good quality. I gave it 5 stars even though I couldn't use it on my bike. My fault - I should have read the Q&A section before ordering. I converted a 1975 Schwinn Le Tour to a Starr with 700cm rims. In this configuration, the rear caliper needs a lot of reach. Instead, a long-range Tektro device had to be used. Make sure you measure your bike before ordering as there are long reach calipers and really long calipers. Included a photo of my rear caliper to illustrate the offset…