Tektro RX-5 85mm mini v-brakes Replacements

[Aushiker]

G'day

I have managed to strip the thread on one side of my Tektro RX-5 85mm mini v-brakes (front) screw adjuster so don't have that fine adjustment. I have a bit of a fix in place with the spring bent but would prefer to get it sorted properly.

I can pick up a front no-name v-brake from the LBS for $11.00 net (I have a discount voucher for them) or should I "lash out" on a set of Avid Single Digit 7 2008 or similar (assuming they fit of course)? What I am asking is there likely to be that much difference in performance?

This is on my Giant CRX 1 which is my wet weather commuter so good front brakes are important.

Thoughts?

Thanks
Andrew

[LuckyPierre]

... This is on my Giant CRX 1 which is my wet weather commuter so good front brakes are important ...

Isn't this really the answer to your question?

[Aushiker]

... This is on my Giant CRX 1 which is my wet weather commuter so good front brakes are important ...

Isn't this really the answer to your question?

Clearly I don't know which is why I asked "What I am asking is there likely to be that much difference in performance?"

Andrew

[Caelum]

Perceived performance?



DO ITTTT

[munga]

I have '06 avid sd ti brakes with '07 sd7 levers and alligator cables on my farrago and the difference was like night and day. Cost me under $100 from ebay

[Aushiker]

Thanks Caelum and Munga

I dropped into Bike Force at Fremantle and they had a Shimano Deore M-530 front v-brake for $35 so I grabbed that. Longer arms but that shouldn't be an issue on the front. More solid build too. I shall find out if it makes difference once fitted.

For a price comparison the same brake at Chain Reaction is $17.35, however with postage it comes to $38.41.

Regards
Andrew

[Aushiker]

G'day

Completed the installation of the Deore brakes this morning. Not without its hassles. More my lack of knowledge/skill than anything. Details on my blog.

Regards
Andrew