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Avid Shorty 6 Cantilever Brake Caliper Brake System
Product DescriptionThe Shorty 6 brake was updated in 2009To minimize "chatter" when used with lightweight forks.Shorty 6 * For use with road or cantilever levers * Center mount pads for reduced brake chatter * Oversized springs increase reliability in harsh cyclocross conditions * Arms are easyTo center with a spring adjuster screw * Uses road-type brake shoes so you can easily switchTo pads made for carbon rims * 157 grams
User Reviews
Submitted by
stgparris
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbia, SC Date Reviewed: April 24, 2010 Strengths: Avid Shorty 6 2010 version. Very good braking compared to Tektro Oryx cantilever brakes. They will stop you when needed. Pad wear is definitely better than the Oryx by far. Also 80 grams lighter than the Oryx in complete set (40grams/pair). Weaknesses: Only weakness I've found is they are a bit spongy with brand new brake cables. Probably due to the fact that the cables haven't stretched out yet. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anywhere Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $96.00 Purchased At: Harrell's Bicycle Wo Similar Products Used: Tektro Oryx, Avid SD-7 Bike Setup: Surly Long Haul Trucker 
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pstickne
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, WA Date Reviewed: June 21, 2009 Strengths: [For 2009 Avid Shorty-6; different from 2008 model]. All I have to say is ... wow. I can easily lock the tires on a long steep decent. These things are *strong*, even with the standard brake pads. I am looking forward to trying them in the rain and mud. The dull/matte silver gray fits my color scheme perfectly. They aren't for the bling, but they do catch good comments from mechanics who know. I personally chose the 2009 vs. the 2008 model because of the new design and outside brace which looks incredibly durable and rigid; unlike the "froglet" style, the cable attachments are raised nice and high, as cantilevers should be, that allows for a low cable pull angle (and incredible pull strength). Weaknesses: While the cartridges are refillable (standard V-brake), they are still the basic traditional style and not the better design found in the Kool Stop MTB/BMX pads. However, since the cartridge holders can be replaced, it's not really a weakness: yet, savvy shoppers interested in ditching the stock cartridge setup may save some money on the Shorty 4 cantilevers. Brakes squealed very loudly until properly tightened with a very slight toe-out (not toe-in). Small tweaks and adjustments (including proper tightening of steerer, cable hanger and pads) created a noiseless braking experience. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: It's all for the ride Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $35.00 Purchased At: generic online store Similar Products Used: Older Shimano (Altus and Acera?) cantilevers. Bike Setup: "Cyclocross with a Granny"
Submitted by
awa
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto Date Reviewed: April 1, 2009 Strengths: They look sharp and come with really good pads. They are easy to setup: I did a part of it myself and, after realizing I needed new cables, I took the bike to new LBS I have not used before. They admitted that they had not installed the 2009 version before but did it pretty well anyway after reading the instruction. Most importantly those brakes actually let you stop a bike. A novel experience to a former user of Empella Frooolegs. Weaknesses: The brakes come with two straddle cables: short for more stopping power and the long one for more modulation. I would prefer one adjustable straddle wire. I am planning to try a setup with the Empella Frogglegs yoke. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Lakeshore Bike path Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $35.00 Purchased At: Performance Bilke Similar Products Used: Avid Shorty 4 2006, Empella Frogglegs Bike Setup: Aquilla Pave Lite frame with carbon fork, 105 FD,RD and shifters,Mavic Axium, Truvativ Elita compact crank.
Submitted by
bs9
a Cross Country Rider
from slc, ut Date Reviewed: March 24, 2009 Strengths: 2009 version is the best stopping canti around. easy set up, very adjustable. good modulation and stopping power. it ain't a disc, but it's great for a canti, no chatter on the front (as opposed to oryx). easy to toe shoes, shorty 6 has cartridge pads. Weaknesses: none yet for a canti (but it ain't a disc brake)... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: lbs Similar Products Used: tektro oryx (2 different versions) Bike Setup: soma double cross single speed.  
Submitted by
kirkmeister
a Racer
from UK Date Reviewed: October 9, 2008 Strengths: They're as effective as a chocolate teapot but at least you can eat a chocolate teapot. Weaknesses: Squeel like a pig being tortured. Massive fork judder that makes your eyeballs rattle Damn right dangerous! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Near Cassis en France Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $70.00 Purchased At: in Scotland Similar Products Used: Frogleggs, XT cantis Bike Setup: Giant TCX with Ultegra 
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Mark
a Racer
from New York Date Reviewed: April 18, 2007 Strengths: Good braking, easy to adjust Weaknesses: SQUEEEEEEEEAL! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: Sonne's Bike Similar Products Used: Shorty 4 Bike Setup: Seven Mudhoney, Ultegra, DT 1.2 Wheels, Ritchey Comp Fork
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Nelson Binch
a Cross Country Rider
from Charlotte, NC USA Date Reviewed: September 30, 2004 Strengths: Easier to set up than traditional cantis. Unholy strong coupled to 105 STI shifters Weaknesses: Finish rather dull Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Cane Creek (Union County) Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $64.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: CODA and Shimano cantis Bike Setup: Carbon Fiber framed Cross bike
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tom margulies
a Cross Country Rider
from ashland, oregon usa Date Reviewed: May 7, 2004 Strengths: readily available, looks good, adequated stopping power Weaknesses: squeals like a pig in heat. This is a known problem an possibly a design flaw. The worst pads to use are the Avids. KoolStop salmon pads improved the problem but you have to fuss with proper toeing. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: tmarguls@mind.net Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: siskiyou cyclery Similar Products Used: shimano xt cantis mafac canti Bike Setup: cylco cross; 700c wheels
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Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Belleville, IL Date Reviewed: January 12, 2003 Strengths: STRONG, easy to set up and adjust. Weaknesses: Difficult to find mntbikes that are canti-compatible, or parts that will accomodate. I sometimes wonder if they're TOO strong. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: anywhere Duration Product Used: 2 Years Similar Products Used: Various V-brakes. Bike Setup: Mountain bike, fully rigid ss, Sun Rhyno Lite rims.
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Kirksville, Missouri USA Date Reviewed: August 24, 2002 Strengths: very powerful stopping, great stock pads, stops reasonably when wet Weaknesses: required me to replace my rear cable..slightly tricky to set initially..if gotten wet without drying time the stock pads don't stop as well as they could..may want to get some koolstop eagle 2 threaded if you're expecting a fair ammount of wet riding, or even discs if you expect a lot of wet or muddy riding Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $30.00 Similar Products Used: shimano alivio cantis, older discs Bike Setup: bridgestone MB-6 w/ mongoose all terrain front tire for smoother paved ride
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Charlie
a Cross Country Rider
from Sunnyvale, CA Date Reviewed: April 25, 2002 Strengths: powerful, rock solid, easy set-up, good pads. Weaknesses: The Shorties make you look down on people who think that only V-brakes or discs are worth having. It's not nice to smirk at lesser folk, but it's a common weakness. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Soquel Demo - Braille Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $35.00 Similar Products Used: Shimano XT V-brakes, a lot of older cantilevers. Bike Setup: Klein HT, with Speedgoat conversion forks, mostly XT.
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