Shimano Brake Calipers

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Shimano Brake Calipers

The tests that we could have the new shimano brake calipers XTR group was relatively short, but enough to analyze the specific features and differences from its predecessor and competitors. As always, the quality of implementation of the XTR group is outstanding, with a clear image of reliability and stability. Excellent implementation of all individual components, perfect surface finish of light alloy parts. Still good the wide choice of different toppings and sprocket, which ensures total coverage for any type of employment, both competitive and recreational. Excellent crankset, which makes the stiffness and smoothness of his best weapons. Maybe not as light as some competitors, but for reliability, resistance to lateral blows, stiffness and smoothness is the top of the class. The front derailleur guarantees precise steps of corona and silent forever, maybe not fast, but always safe, even with the mud or heavy chain pull. The same good behavior we find him in the rear derailleur, precise and reliable in all conditions, excellent quietness. The controls show good behavior, with a limited range of levers, but also a smooth action to the very top. There are models that suggest a more limited range of levers, XTR but these are not so far away and are far more fluid and precise in their action. Excellent ergonomics, including brake levers, which are fully adjustable. Stopping power is quite good, better than previous XTR, but what is surprising is the high scalability of the system, still under control even in very low grip. The braking power is still absolutely excellent. Just to get the maximum braking power you have to exert a slightly greater than some competitors, who still turn out to be less adaptable plants. The choice of shimano brake calipers seems so good, there is power at will, but must be sought, without, however, excessive efforts. The low temperature at which the test took place prevented us to verify the effectiveness of the new friction material and the new shape of the brake calipers, with an abundance for their cooling fin area. Called several times because the brakes have never experienced symptoms of fadding, maintaining an optimal behavior. In conclusion, the new XTR continues to be a great team and a strong development in all aspects, from the previous XTR. Its best features, as well as the undoubted quality of construction, are the precision gear changes, quietness, reliability, smoothness and command of the crank, as well as the rigidity of the latter. There was also excellent compromise between stopping power and modulation of the plant. It is not so extreme in the weight of the components, so fast in gear changes or braking power absolute, especially compared to other competitors, but these very characteristics are its strong point, because it is always good, anywhere and through any type of use. The price for the complete set of brakes, with triple crankset is about 1650 Euro; high, but aligned with the competition and proportionate to the quality of the product. . .
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