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Ive got a new build on the way (Bob Jackson end to end) which needs long drop calliper brakes.
I am going to run Campag 10 speed on it (got some nice silver centaur 10 speed kit for it) and as Campag don't do long drop brakes, im looking around at options. While I would prefer some nice shiny silver brakes on a steel frame, I do also want good braking power, so the options seem to be:
TRP RG957 Deep Drop Brakes - seem ok but very pricey. Also dont seem to come in silver...
http://road.cc/content/review/115645-trp-rg957-deep-drop-brakes
Velo Orange Grand Cru - Good (ish) reviews but also super pricey. Do come in silver (and black) so good for a more sympathetic steel bike build
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/grand-cru-long-reach-brakes.html
Shimano R650 Brakes - Seem like the better Shimano ones but it kills me to mix Shimano and Campag. Dont know about performance and the silver colour looks a little dull
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-r650-dual-pivot-57mm-drop-brake-caliper/
Shimano BR451 Brakes - The cheaper Shimano option - same issues with the R650s
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-br-r451-dual-pivot-57mm-drop-brake-caliper/?utm_source=google&utm_term=_inurl:shimano/&utm_campaign=UK_EN_DSA_Manufacturers_Shimano&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=sTRUIeAmX_dc|pcrid|58292677754|pkw|_inurl:shimano/|pmt|b|&dest=1&curr=GBP
There are Tektro ones as well but ive used shitty Tektros before and they weren't the best..happy to be told different though...
anyone else know of any other options? Or have any opinions on which are the best 'bang for buck'.