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Submitted by
Alan
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Canada
Date Reviewed: 10/26/2004 6:57:21 PM |
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| Duration Product Used: | 6 months |
| Purchased At: | came w/ bike |
| Strengths: | Great and helps you lock the rear very easily. I have only used it on the back so don't know if its any good for front but should be the same. They also have great looks. |
| Weaknesses: | Sometimes makes you lock the wheel too easily on road and drift |
| Similar Products Tried: | magura booster that come with HS33 rim brakes |
| Bike Setup: | GT Zaskar |
| Bottom Line: | Great stopping power |
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Submitted by
Chris Gaughan
a Cross Country Rider
from Manchester, England
Date Reviewed: 11/6/2002 9:12:01 AM |
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| Duration Product Used: | 3 months |
| Purchased At: | Local MTB shop |
| Strengths: | I upgraded my bike about a year or so ago from a heavy low spec tank. The bike I bought came with these boosters. Initially I felt that they were too powerful, this is probably due to the fact that my previous bike had cantilever brakes. Also I had quite a nasty accident where I went over the handle bars and broke with my face. In response to this I remove the brake boosters and bought a giro switchblade helmet (the business). The more trails I did and the more comfortable I became with the bike, I felt like I needed more breaking power. At theis point I re-fitted the boosters and they gave me all the power I needed. |
| Weaknesses: | If you are a novice they may be too powerful (see above), as the majority of the people reading this won't be then there are none. What you buy is what you get. |
| Similar Products Tried: | None |
| Bike Setup: | Marin alloy frame (hardtail), rock shox judy f/s, xt setup throughtout, roox seat post, flite seat, club roost stem, x-lite bars and bolts. |
| Bottom Line: | This is an excelent product which will enhance the breaking power of any v-brake system. |
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Submitted by
Jim
a Cross Country Rider
from NH, USA
Date Reviewed: 8/13/2002 1:58:53 PM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Anything TECHNICAL |
| Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month |
| Price Paid: | $44 |
| Purchased At: | pricepoint.com |
| Strengths: | 1. Looks. 2. Stiffness 3. Weight 4. Works very well. |
| Weaknesses: | 1. Um...scratches easily??? Hold up - this is a mountain bike product review, right? The only mountain bike I've seen that doesn't have any scrateches is the one thats never been off-road. In other words, If your that worried about scratching the thing, don't buy it or do the laminating trick like mentioned in the preceeding post. |
| Similar Products Tried: | My first brake booster. Used on XTR V-Brakes. |
| Bike Setup: | Schwinn Moab 3(pre buy-out by Pacific) with M536 pedals, XTR brakes and levers, Thomson post, Selle San Marco RaceGel saddle, LX rear der., Manitou SX fork. Stock most everything else. |
| Bottom Line: | A very nice buy, even though it was a little expensive. I bought two of these boosters because I knew they were hard to find and pricepoint was having a good deal on them. I knew for certain that I needed one on the rear of the bike, and I felt that one for the front would improve power and put an end to some brake squeal. They have worked very nicely since they have been installed, cutting down on squeal and definitely improving power and modulation. I can feel the difference every time I brake hard. They are perfect for the XC rider/racer who is weight conscious or for the rider who doesn't/can't move up to disc yet but wants almost disc-like performance out of their V-Brakes. I thought my XTR's were a powerful upgrade to my braking systyem. I didn't know how powerful until I slapped a pair of these babies on. 5 flamin chilis for overall. 4 Flamin chilis for values, because these things are expensive!! |
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Submitted by
Bradley Keller
a Weekend Warrior
from Brightwood OR U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: 8/1/2002 2:11:07 PM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | wildwood park |
| Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month |
| Price Paid: | $45 |
| Purchased At: | pricepoint |
| Strengths: | Awesome. This is cutting edge technology at it's pinnacle. This unit weighs about the same as a piece of toast and is strongerthan a southern accent.This thing is a work of art, no frills, no hype, just stiff carbon that works. It's good looking too for all us chi-chi fans, with classic carbon web design and the graphics are deep set into the high gloss finish, so they will never scratch off. |
| Weaknesses: | During instalation it became apparent that adjusting the cable anchor bolt would be a challenge. The booster is now so close to the brake arm that fitting a standard allen wrench behind it is impossible. Two remedies here, either replace the allen anchor bolt with a traditional style bolt or, cut down an allen wrench to suitable size making a custom tool.(this was my remedy and it works great) |
| Similar Products Tried: | if you want light and strong, there are no others. Well, there is salsa, but they feel the need to put aluminum reinforcments supports in a carbon booster. uhhhh.... hello carbon is far stronger than alloy. Go figure huh? |
| Bike Setup: | Cannondale jekyll. If you own a Cannondale head shok fork set you need this item. |
| Bottom Line: | Weigh your options when looking to purchase a brake booster.there are so many models to choose from some good and some bad. In my case, it all added up to shimano. |
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Submitted by
Simon Black
a Cross Country Rider
from Scotland
Date Reviewed: 6/9/2002 5:41:26 AM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Fort William |
| Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month |
| Price Paid: | $50 |
| Purchased At: | Evans Cycles |
| Strengths: | Did the trick in stoppping awful scream for XTR V-brakes. Very stiff. Vibration absorbing. Looks great. |
| Weaknesses: | No so far other than they are as rare has unicorn turds. Does anyone know where I can find another??!! |
| Similar Products Tried: | Woodman. Using one on the rear as can't find other shimano booster. It is very light but no where near as stiff as the shimano |
| Bike Setup: | E X P E N S I V E ($5000) |
| Bottom Line: | THE DEFINITIVE LIGHT WEIGHT BOOSTER. GOT NOISY BARKES OR STAYS FLEXING MORE THAN YOUR EYES CAN BELIEVE? GET ONE OF YOU CAN FIND ONE!! |
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Submitted by
Samuel VeraSforzza
a Racer
from Seattle, Wa, USA
Date Reviewed: 4/19/2002 6:55:39 PM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Whistler XC routes |
| Duration Product Used: | 1 Year |
| Price Paid: | $60 |
| Purchased At: | LBS |
| Strengths: | It works, looks better than most others if that matters, pretty buff for the weight although I don't exactly crash very often, won't rust or corrode, did I say it works. |
| Weaknesses: | None that I've experienced, considered discs on my XC HT racers due to severe brake faaaade and seat-stay flexion, but didn't want to 'pork-up' the bike (I've already worked so hard to drop it below 20lbs), I thought it would be a gimmic, but it works. Adds some weight to your ride (if you care). |
| Similar Products Tried: | None |
| Bike Setup: | Several S-Works M4 "stiff-ass weight-whinn-o" hard tails (99-present), everything's upgraded to the best, rather be riding than writing a list. |
| Bottom Line: | I had pretty bad brake fade and squeeling from the XTR brakes/levers (only in the rear though), especilly on the decent (I'm only 145lbs), and the stays were flexing like Conan the Barbarian. This was the magical "Lucky Charms" fix I needed. Buy one if you want disc-like power from a linear brake or your bike sounds like Celine Dion on a tricky decent. |
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Submitted by
Desmond --
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: 2/19/2002 11:33:15 PM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Any XC |
| Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month |
| Price Paid: | $60 |
| Purchased At: | T.H.H |
| Strengths: | 1. Light without sacrifying any material. 2. Nice design 3. Very stiff 4. Vibration absorbent |
| Weaknesses: | So far so good |
| Similar Products Tried: | previously using XT disc |
| Bike Setup: | Giant ATX 890 with all high end parts |
| Bottom Line: | This booster is extremely stiff n light. It can also a vibration absorber when u brake due to it made from carbon. i read all the reviews that having a small weakness of this booster may scratch easily. So i suggest this may avoid by paying some bucks to buy a transparent laminating paper to paste on it. I tried this n it may prevent any deep scratches. BEST BUY. |
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Submitted by
Paul Lang
a Cross Country Rider
from Asia
Date Reviewed: 8/29/2001 4:10:08 AM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | any trail. |
| Duration Product Used: | 1 Year |
| Purchased At: | LBS |
| Strengths: | Weight, Strength and works as advertised. |
| Weaknesses: | Imprinting scratches of easily - but then, whoopdeedoo. |
| Bottom Line: | Put it on my new hardtail as it noticeably suffered from more seat stay flex than my dead Zaskar. Massive improvement and certainly not a fashion accessory. Great and USEFUL product. |
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Submitted by
FELIX YUEN
a Downhiller
from VANCOUVER
Date Reviewed: 8/15/2001 11:03:09 PM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | TRIALS RIDER |
| Duration Product Used: | 6 months |
| Strengths: | STRONG SUPPER STRONG LOOK NICE THIS IS THE BEST |
| Weaknesses: | PRICEY TOO EASY TO SRATCH |
| Similar Products Tried: | Titanium STAR LIGHT |
| Bike Setup: | XTR ECHO TRIALS BIKE |
| Bottom Line: | IS THE BEST |
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Submitted by
reverendswampy
a Cross Country Rider
from baltimore
Date Reviewed: 3/14/2001 1:44:36 PM |
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| Duration Product Used: | 2 Years |
| Price Paid: | $45 |
| Strengths: | light, strong, rigid, looks trick. |
| Weaknesses: | If you care a lot about chi chi looks, than you might have a problem with the finish wearing off. $$$$$$ |
| Bike Setup: | custom Cannondale, sub 22lbs. |
| Bottom Line: | All the flex that the v-brakes caused in my seat stays is basically gone, much crisper feel in the rear brake. |
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Weekend Warrior
from England
Date Reviewed: 2/24/2001 5:17:54 AM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Any Trials |
| Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month |
| Price Paid: | $60 |
| Purchased At: | Chain Reaction Cycles |
| Strengths: | Light, Looks, quality make. |
| Weaknesses: | The gloss can be chipped off quite easily. |
| Similar Products Tried: | Magura, Tektro. |
| Bike Setup: | Saracen x-tort frame, tioga headset, tioga cube stem, tioga bars, Xtr v-brake set, Fsa power pro crank with middleburn 22t ring, un52 BB, Mavic D521 on Xtr rear, lx front, tioga pedals, lx r-mech . |
| Bottom Line: | A good booster.The price is quite high but it is quality. If you frame is flexy this is worth having. This booster defintly makes your brakes feel way more powerfull! Buy! |
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Submitted by
Dr Gonzo
from Las Vegas
Date Reviewed: 8/24/2000 4:02:54 AM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Ether |
| Duration Product Used: | 1 Year |
| Strengths: | Strong man, damn strong Looks trick. |
| Weaknesses: | Cost too much man, but what do you expect when you want the good stuff |
| Similar Products Tried: | Topeak aluminium |
| Bike Setup: | 517/XT hub, 99 LX brakes, CARBON booster. |
| Bottom Line: | As your attorney, I advise you to go down the store and buy one. Ive melted these down and sniffed the vapors and boy I can tell you these are one of God's own prototypes. Doesnt take much to put you over the edge man, just grip that brake and shell pull up on a dime. Once more man, How much for the chimpanzee?<- the question mark is emphasized. |
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Submitted by
Jon H
a Racer
from Monterey, California
Date Reviewed: 7/13/2000 8:38:34 PM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Fort Ord |
| Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years |
| Strengths: | Extremely Stiff |
| Weaknesses: | External clear finish cracks/chips at mounting point over time which results in deeper crack development which equals you need to replace it every few years. |
| Similar Products Tried: | Moonlighter (Titanium), Salsa (6061 Aluminum), Interlock (Chromoly) |
| Bike Setup: | XT V-Brakes |
| Bottom Line: | Have tried a few different kinds and nothing eliminates flex like these do. On the front I can only see one post move ever so slightly while cranking down on the brake lever. In the rear I can not detect any brake post movement at all. Have used these for about three years and they make a noticeable difference in control and braking power per effort applied. Especially notice when doing slow technical steep downhill the brakes are what I call linear - they don't get grabby or squeaky. Only suggestion I have for Shimano on these is to include larger diameter washers where the booster bolt goes through. This would spread the load out more and tend to reduce the tendency for the boosters to start cracking at that location. Did upgrade on my own with larger diameter thick stainless steel washers and it does do the trick. Bottom line - if you want to elliminate all flex from your brake posts then buy a pair of these. |
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Submitted by
POPYEE
a Weekend Warrior
from NOrTh SHorE
Date Reviewed: 5/15/2000 6:29:16 PM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Like you know |
| Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only |
| Strengths: | Nice Booster |
| Weaknesses: | COST WAY TO MUCH MONEY ....Why would you spend this much when you can buy 2 Salsa's and have money left over... |
| Similar Products Tried: | Various 6061 ALuminium Boosters |
| Bottom Line: | Sorry wieght Weenies ...But seriously why spend 50.00 US each for something thats no Better then A Decent Booster made from 6061 Alumniun or better and cost half as much. Doesnt sound right No value Here so a 1 Works like the others and look cool so 4 Factor for rating |
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Submitted by
Guy
a Cross Country Rider
from Urbana
Date Reviewed: 3/30/2000 7:39:26 AM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Porcupine Rim |
| Duration Product Used: | 3 months |
| Strengths: | Helps against frame flex. |
| Weaknesses: | Really enormous, expensive as hell, Salsa booster looks way betta and comes in many colors |
| Bike Setup: | Cannondale F1000, XTR shifters, XTR rear der, XTR brakes and levers, Race Face crank w/ rings, Time ATAC pedals |
| Bottom Line: | it helps against flex, looks pretty cool but is very large and obtrusive. I would get the Salsa booster even though it weighs like 20 grams more. This thing is way too expensive unless you are a total weight weenie. |
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Submitted by
jdcamb
a Cross Country Rider
from Rochester, NY
Date Reviewed: 3/29/2000 6:31:08 PM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | OCP/FLT/Seneca/ASP/HiTor |
| Duration Product Used: | 1 Year |
| Strengths: | Wicked light. Wicked strong. Cool design. Easy to install. Looks good. Works good. |
| Weaknesses: | Expensive! Salsa is just as good and cheaper. One color. |
| Similar Products Tried: | Salsa. Magura. Tektro. |
| Bike Setup: | GT XCR1000, Mavic wheels, Avid brakes and levers, XT components, RS Sid XC, Fox Shox Float RC, Easton EA70 bar, Azonic ORC stem, and a bunch of other stuff. |
| Bottom Line: | Attaches to brakes and makes them work better by stiffening the posts, that simple. Also stiffens up the front fork more then I thought it would. Works pretty good. Plenty of clearance and they kind of shield the brakes from the really heavy duty slop. |
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Submitted by
Paul Cormier
a Cross-Country Rider
from Colorado Springs, CO
Date Reviewed: 12/5/1999 |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Captain Jacks |
| Duration Product Used: | 2 Years |
| Strengths: |
Light Weight Shimano Mfged. Ultra Stiff Increases breaking force of any brakes |
| Weaknesses: | Very expensive |
| Bike Setup: | 98 Manitou SXR, 97 GT Zaskar LE, Full XTR |
| Bottom Line: | If you're heavy, ride aggressively, do trials riding (not trails riding, obstacle course type stuff), love heinous downhills, these boosters ROCK! Your hands will be less tired, your brakes will work much better, and your bike won't get much heavier. One of my favorite add-ons. -- PC |
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Submitted by
decion
a Cross-Country Rider
from San Rafael, CA
Date Reviewed: 10/5/1999 |
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| FavoriteTrail: | NorthStar-Competion |
| Duration Product Used: | 3 months |
| Strengths: | dramatic improvement in brake performance, light, stiff, beefy look |
| Weaknesses: | expensive |
| Bike Setup: | '91 Cannondale HT, Manitou Mach 5 SX, King front hub and xtr rear hub w/ mavic 517s, xtr drivetrain |
| Bottom Line: | this thing rocks. modulation is now incredible after the easy install of these. i put this on the rear b/c my frame was made long before V-brakes and would flex a lot. i may have to put one on the front because i love the feel so much. |
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Submitted by
Luc
a Racer
from Milpitas, CA
Date Reviewed: 9/27/1999 |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Saratoga Gap |
| Duration Product Used: | 6 months |
| Strengths: |
- Light - Looks - Does what it's suppose to do |
| Weaknesses: | Price! |
| Similar Products Tried: | None |
| Bike Setup: | '99 GT XCR 1000 with Arch Supremes/Bontrager race lites and '99 GT Zaskar LE Team with XTR V-brakes/CrossMax. |
| Bottom Line: | I LOVE Shimano products and again I'm not disappointed with these boosters. Yes they are expensive, but man does it ever make a difference in my braking, no more flex and stopping power all you need. To my opinion, these are the best brake boosters out there. Well worth the money. Five marks for these babies |
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Submitted by
Brad Coe
a Weekend Warrior
from Squamish, BC
Date Reviewed: 8/29/1999 |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Made in the Shade |
| Duration Product Used: | 1 Year |
| Strengths: |
Light Weight STIFF! |
| Weaknesses: | Price |
| Similar Products Tried: | Salsa |
| Bike Setup: |
Rocky Mountain Element Race '98 Z1 BAM, Mavic 517 Ceramic Rims, XT component group |
| Bottom Line: | I personally believe this is the best brake booster you can buy. It practically eliminates all flex at the brakes, and improves overall braking performance drastically. As far as durability goes I have hit many trees at good speeds with it, and no cracks have appeared yet. The price, although high, is justifiable if you look at how much the rest of your braking set up is worth (assuming your using XT or higher). Five chilies for this excellent brake booster from Shimano. |
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Submitted by
Cjympsin
a Cross-Country Rider
from Clearh2o, FL
Date Reviewed: 8/2/1999 |
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| Duration Product Used: | 1 Year |
| Strengths: | Strong, flex eliminating, increased braking power |
| Weaknesses: | Too much $$$$$$$! |
| Similar Products Tried: | Salsa booster |
| Bike Setup: | Trek VRX 300, Judy XC long travel |
| Bottom Line: | BAD ASS! |
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Submitted by
Neale
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, Aus
Date Reviewed: 6/27/1999 |
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| FavoriteTrail: | The Oaks |
| Duration Product Used: | 1 Year |
| Strengths: | Light, Stiff, EFFECTIVE |
| Weaknesses: | Expensive |
| Similar Products Tried: | Magura |
| Bike Setup: | ATX 890, ProFlex 757 |
| Bottom Line: | When trying to fix the abysmal braking of the HS11 Maguras on my partner's '97 Beast, we ended up fitting it with the Magura boosters F&R, which helped. When I saw the improvement there I went out to buy boosters for my 757 (with XT V brakes), as I liked the Shimano products I went with the Shimano booster BIG improvement, far better than the flexy alloy magura jobs. Even though they cost my about $100 each at the good rates my friend gives me, I ordered another pair for my ATX straight away to get the braking up to scratch there too (after all, it's only got XTR V Brakes). Bottom line? If you're in the clydesdale weight class like I am you NEED these boosters, even with a good frame you'll lose braking power to frame flex otherwise. |
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Submitted by
Tommy
a Cross-Country Rider
from Oakland, Ca
Date Reviewed: 4/7/1999 |
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| FavoriteTrail: | devil's Staircase ECdM |
| Duration Product Used: | 1 Year |
| Strengths: |
Eliminates frame flex Makes v-brakes more progressive Light for it's function |
| Weaknesses: | EXPENSIVE!!! I got mine at near wholesale - still $49 |
| Bike Setup: | SantaCruz Heckler |
| Bottom Line: | Last July I bought my dream bike: a Santa Cruz Heckler - gorgeous & light (25lbs) for FS...however the rear brakes faded quickly. Added the booster after my first run down the Downieville downhill. Incredible performance. Didn't add any appreciable weight to the bike. A friend w/ a heckler was ready to sell his because of the brakes...he still has the heckler...and this brake booster. |
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Submitted by
John
a cross-country rider
from Western Kentucky
Date Reviewed: 2/7/1999 |
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| Bottom Line: | I have used the brake booster my Litespeed Obed for the past year. I am a Clydesdale rider who raced two seasons with it. My Obed had a lot of flex in it when I went to V-Brakes. The flex was completely stopped when I went to the booster. I have not had any problems with it cracking or flexing like some of the other writers in this section. My booster goes through a lot of abuse trying to help my bike stop my 220lbs!!! Like most Shimano parts it works but you have to pay a lot to get it! |
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Submitted by
JLester
a cross-country rider
from Abingdon, VA
Date Reviewed: 1/25/1999 |
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| Bottom Line: | Like some others here, I have a Cannondale F-1000 with the Headshock Fatty. I had a really bad squealing problem with the front brake. After trying different pads, my LBS installed this booster. The squealing is completely gone and Cannondale covered it under warranty! |
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Submitted by
Bruno J. Claude
a weekend warrior
from Brussels Belgium
Date Reviewed: 12/31/1998 |
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| Bottom Line: | I have a Cannondale F1000 98 model. The bike comes equipped with Shimano LX V brakes. I tried everything to get rid of the terrible squealing from my front brakes. I even replaced my brakes with XTR's without any impact. Eventually I stumbled on a couple of comments mentioned in this review regarding squealing brakes on Fatty D/SL forks. I forked up $59 for a shimano brake booster and magically got rid of my problem. Yes they are expensive but this upgrade is a must for the Cannondale fork if you can't stand brake squeal. As far as braking performance is concerened my front XTR was increadibly powerful as is. I do not see the merit of boosting an already powerful brake unless you want to experiment flipping over your handlebar. Other negative, the shimano booster looks terrible and makes the removal of the front wheel a chore since it is difficult to unsnap the brake cable. |
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Submitted by
Rick B
a cross-country rider
from PA
Date Reviewed: 12/22/1998 |
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| Bottom Line: | Broke in two places (non-crash related) within about a month of installing it. Impossible to convince shop that it wasn't due to a crash (even though there wasn't a nick on it other than the splintered carbon fiber!). Seems like a great example of something that was stupid light. No substitute for metal on something like a brake booster. Ended up replacing it with a Performance Topo booster that has been 100% reliable and works fine. And costs a WHOLE lot less. |
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Submitted by
John Pentecost
a cross-country rider
from Portland, ME
Date Reviewed: 11/23/1998 |
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| Bottom Line: | I put this on the rear of my bike because I have a Ti frame that's a bit on the flexy side. The first problem I had was that when I installed it, it cracked a little bit because I guess I screwed it on too tight even though it barely felt like I was putting any effort into it at all. Once isntalled, the increase in braking performance is minimal. My frame still flexes, so I'm not very happy with it. The other major problem that has arisin is that it's impossible to get an allen wrench in there to take slack out of the cable. My barrel adjusters are almost all the way out, so if I get any more slack in my cable, I'm going to have to remove the damn brake booster to do the work. What a pain. I know some of these problems sound like it's more the guy behind the wrench than the product itself, but I worked in a shop for 3 years, so I'd like to think that I have some idea what I'm doing.Two flaming dead horses. |
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Submitted by
Alberto
from italy
Date Reviewed: 11/9/1998 |
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| Bottom Line: | Great!!!Installed on a Rock Shocks Judy SL '97. Improved braking power of my V-brake by 30%!!! Now I'd like to try it on the rear. Think 'll be good. News soon, ok? |
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Submitted by
Nick
a weekend warrior
from Daly City, CA
Date Reviewed: 10/10/1998 |
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| Bottom Line: | I have a Cannondale with a Headshock Fatty SL and there's no getting around stopping the squeal but to get the Carbon Brake Booster. It completely eliminates the Diesel truck brake squeal that Fatty SL owners have to live with when riding on one of the best shocks made. Only problem now is that my rear feels mushier than my front. |
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Submitted by
Dan So
a cross-country rider
from Victoria, BC
Date Reviewed: 7/17/1998 |