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Louis
10-28-2009, 07:54 PM
... so where do I get decent road brake shoes?

Everywhere I look it's almost cheaper to buy an entire caliper just to get the shoes. The prices are crazy for such a small item. I already have the pads, I bought them for use on my daily driver, but it turns out that I had the "rubber holder" type of shoes, which do not allow you to replace the pad. All you can do is toss the whole thing out.

TIA
Louis
Ahneida Ride
10-28-2009, 08:01 PM
Louis

you are not cheap, just parsimonious ! :p
Louis
10-28-2009, 08:08 PM
Louis

you are not cheap, just parsimonious ! :p

No, I'm cheap.

When you're an engineer being cheap is nothing to be ashamed of.
rwsaunders
10-28-2009, 08:15 PM
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/bicyclesupply/Brake%20Pads/
Louis
10-28-2009, 08:21 PM
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/bicyclesupply/Brake%20Pads/

$43 for 2 pairs of Jagwire shoes + pads

$37 for 2 pairs of Shimano shoes + pads

I rest my case.
eddief
10-28-2009, 08:21 PM
http://yhst-84224226242177.stores.yahoo.net/vosqfrbrshan.html
Louis
10-28-2009, 08:23 PM
http://yhst-84224226242177.stores.yahoo.net/vosqfrbrshan.html

$12 for one pair - now that's better :)
cdimattio
10-28-2009, 08:33 PM
Kool Stop Pads:

http://www.worldclasscycles.com/brakepads_cart.htm
eddief
10-28-2009, 08:42 PM
do you need the shoes too?
Louis
10-28-2009, 08:48 PM
do you need the shoes too?

I already have new pads. It's the shoes (holders) I need.
Charles M
10-28-2009, 08:53 PM
These are the best one's I've used. Make swapping for carbon and metal a breeze with no tools...

http://fairwheelbikes.com/ee-brake-pad-holders-p-1964.html
Louis
10-28-2009, 10:38 PM
These are the best one's I've used. Make swapping for carbon and metal a breeze with no tools...

http://fairwheelbikes.com/ee-brake-pad-holders-p-1964.html

Hey, exactly what I was looking for ....................... NOT. :D

BTW, since it's being offered by a "Boutique" I'd be willing to pay twice that, just to know that I've purchased it from a Boutique.
R2D2
10-29-2009, 04:50 AM
Have been pleased with Kool-Stop.
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/pkshdd/kool_stop_campy_cartridge_pad_holder_set/pp.htm
malcolm
10-29-2009, 07:51 AM
Hey, exactly what I was looking for ....................... NOT. :D

BTW, since it's being offered by a "Boutique" I'd be willing to pay twice that, just to know that I've purchased it from a Boutique.

Louis those are must haves you owe it to yourself, get em now.
RPS
10-29-2009, 08:17 AM
No, I'm cheap.

When you're an engineer being cheap is nothing to be ashamed of.
As an engineer myself I prefer frugal. ;)
choke
10-29-2009, 07:26 PM
Another option...http://yhst-60608170612214.stores.yahoo.net/roadshoes.html
JumpStart
10-29-2009, 08:33 PM
As an engineer myself I prefer frugal. ;)

Also an engineer, I prefer optimized. :)