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beeatnik
09-12-2012, 05:38 PM
What should I get? I'm using SRAM levers.

Thanks!

echelon_john
09-12-2012, 05:51 PM
best bag for the buck is these:
http://www.amazon.com/Tektro-V-Type-Brake-Front-Black/dp/B000C17NPC

same geometry as the trp 8.4s; they'll work great with sram levers, and you're looking at $40 shipped for 2 wheels.

i'm not aware of any others that are even in the same ballpark of price/performance.

pavel
09-12-2012, 05:55 PM
tektro mini-V

rice rocket
09-12-2012, 06:00 PM
I have these.

http://www.amazon.com/Tektro-926A-L-Pull-Brake-Black/dp/B001F2USVS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_1

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/411ks58MPHL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Slightly more travel/pad clearance than the 8.4s. I use them w/ Kool Stop Canti pads, and they have more power than my 7800 brakes.

beeatnik
09-12-2012, 06:04 PM
Thanks, John. I almost grabbed the 926A Minis but figured I'd have to tweak them to work with SRAM levers.