The Tester Approves thread (see first post)

I went with the 300 in the end as 55 want available in the size I needed.

Thanks for the advice all.

@gbj_tester apologies if this has been discussed already. is there tester approved Canti brake?

this has been discussed already

https://www.lfgss.com/comments/14599798/incontext et seq

Excellent. Thankyou.

Tektro CR 720 are OK in my experience. Set-up wise at least, but make sure you get them with replaceable pads, not the single-block jobs as the pad setup is not as smooth

@fizzy.bleach thankyou. Going to go for the tester approved option of cheap brakes with great pads.
Cr720 with swisstop, shimano or koolstop.

i endorse this! whatever the red/black pads are are good

@fizzy.bleach these ones?
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/kool-stop-mountain-bike-dual-compound-pair-of-brake-blocks

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/kool-stop-dura2-pair-of-cartridge-inserts-triple-compound
And a suitable holder if you want koolstop, they're my favourite. Not in stock on wiggle though.

Yes but no because IMO you want just the pads, not the hardware.

@snottyotter @fizzy.bleach
Great thanks, much appreciated

I’ve got an as-new set of silver CR720’s with Kool Stop Salmon pads up for grabs if you need.

Ooh, Price? Interested after sacredheart

Is the hardware bad? I ordered a set of their Campagnolo holders to replace the difficult friction-fit ones in 2012 Athena.

it's not awful, but when you get the pads with built-in holding hardware (i.e. not the replaceable holders + pads) you have to set the pads up afresh each time, and it's a bit fiddly

DM me, also @sacredhart if interested.

Thanks I messaged you

What is the best single speed specific tester approved. 3/32 chain? Just go with a brand name 8/9 speed one?

That one gets answered every 6 weeks in here I think.

So this week what is the answer?

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/244356/

I think it was a preference for a wippermann UTFS but the KMC SFP option is also approved.

Thanks 👍🏼

UTFS looks like good value

I've bought Tektro RX6 in the past and they are better than expected, no complaints from the 2 friends of which I've fitted them for.