Dicko
Wizard
I finally got some dry weather to get out and test these bad boys.
Installation was straight forward and I also installed the rear braided line while I was at it. The first run down my street at the end hitting the brakes I thought "What have I done... these feel terrible". They didn't bight well and had little feeling to them. Then I remembered new pads and a fresh bleed. After a few more corners it was feeling much better and by the time I got to work I was pretty happy with my purchase.
They have a good feel, plenty of stopping power and I feel at home with them already after a 15 minute commute to work. I'm sure after a decent run they will bed in well and feel even better.
When comparing to the R1 6pot calipers I was running before they are less on/off meaning they have more movement in the lever between engagement and full lock. I prefer this as when I went to the 6 pots I found myself wishing I had a bit more room to move on the lever when navigating the bike around tight twisties in the hills. By the look of the forecast for this winter, it may be a while before I get out onto those roads as we're getting a much wetter winter than last year. I don't like riding those roads in winter as the rain washes gravel across the roads and that combined with green (moss) on the roads makes for a cheek puckering ride which isn't really enjoyable.
Will give more feedback after I've had some more time with them under my braking fingers.
Installation was straight forward and I also installed the rear braided line while I was at it. The first run down my street at the end hitting the brakes I thought "What have I done... these feel terrible". They didn't bight well and had little feeling to them. Then I remembered new pads and a fresh bleed. After a few more corners it was feeling much better and by the time I got to work I was pretty happy with my purchase.
They have a good feel, plenty of stopping power and I feel at home with them already after a 15 minute commute to work. I'm sure after a decent run they will bed in well and feel even better.
When comparing to the R1 6pot calipers I was running before they are less on/off meaning they have more movement in the lever between engagement and full lock. I prefer this as when I went to the 6 pots I found myself wishing I had a bit more room to move on the lever when navigating the bike around tight twisties in the hills. By the look of the forecast for this winter, it may be a while before I get out onto those roads as we're getting a much wetter winter than last year. I don't like riding those roads in winter as the rain washes gravel across the roads and that combined with green (moss) on the roads makes for a cheek puckering ride which isn't really enjoyable.
Will give more feedback after I've had some more time with them under my braking fingers.