Best caliper for stopping power?

Posted on Tue 6th, January 2009

• #1

fatbloke

Having ridden London-Brighton at the weekend on an old-but-nice Claud I picked up on the 'bay, I feel the need to seriously upgrade the Weinmann 606 stoppers to cope with 20-plus stone of fatbloke, full panniers and bike going downhill (even if it is 531)...

Any recommendations for a centre-mount caliper with a deep-ish drop and massive stopping power? Drop probably about 55mm - frame is made for 700c but has touring clearances. Shimano BR650 looks good but no idea how it performs. Any tips on the best pads welcome too - not my area of expertise.

Ta.
• #2

TinyExplosions

My favourite pads are Kool Stop Salmon. They work great in any condition, and can sometimes be a little squealy if not toed in -perfect for frightening peds :)
• #3

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My favourite pads are Kool Stop Salmon. They work great in any condition, and can sometimes be a little squealy if not toed in -perfect for frightening peds :)

+1 no competition
• #4

pete

just drop some weight.. cut off an arm or something
• #5

fatbloke

just drop some weight.. cut off an arm or something

...but that would also halve my braking power. You haven't thought it through.
• #6

pete

ahh.. you are geared/SS eh.... you didnt tell me that!
• #7

dicki

a leg then

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