Are TRP brakes any good?
We’d rank TRP as one of the best competitors to SRAM and Shimano. The TRP Quadiem brake has all the goods, offering amazing modulation and power with a dimpled, ergonomic lever blade.
What is cable actuated hydraulic disc brakes?
At one end of the spectrum we have cable actuated brakes, sometimes referred to as mechanical disc brakes. These function in much the same way as a rim brake, relying on a braided steel cable to move the pistons. The upside of this design is it works in conjunction with your normal, rim brake compatible shifters.
What is the difference between flat mount and post mount?
Post-mount calipers were adopted from mountain bikes in the early days of road disc brakes. By contrast, the road-specific flat-mount standard is smaller and requires less frame space. Flat-mount is a newer road-specific disc brake mount, and is more compact and lighter than post-mount.
Where are TRP brakes made?
Taiwan
Today, TEKTRO has production facilities in Taiwan and China with over 1,600 employees and provides sales and service in Taiwan, China, Europe and USA. TRP stands for TEKTRO Racing Product.
What are TRP brakes?
TRP Brakes are designed for superior levels of performance and durability achieved through the use of advanced production techniques, accurate processing and meticulous quality control. TRP was founded on the idea of building the highest quality braking systems available in the bicycle industry.
Is TRP a Shimano?
Mountain Bike: TRP V-brakes are fully compatible with SRAM and Shimano levers. Our hydraulic systems are all compatible with Shimano fluid and pads.
Can I use Shimano rotors with TRP brakes?
Shimano rotors should work, just make sure you don’t have a resin-only rotor and a metallic pad. Should be good.
Can I change my mechanical disc brakes to hydraulic?
You can’t just “connect” a mechanical cable to a hydraulic system. You’d have to upgrade the shifters/brake levers (“brifters”) to ones which are made for hydraulic brakes. Unfortunately brifters are the most expensive part of road groupsets, so this would be quite an expensive upgrade.
Do I really need hydraulic disc brakes?
This choice really comes down to your budget and where you ride. For those who ride in a region where parts are readily available, hydraulic disc brakes are the better option all around. Even though they cost a bit more, the increase in braking performance and brake feel is worth it for most riders.