Soma carries the Ribbit brakes still

http://store.somafab.com/riricabr.html

Although I think the Origin8 Ppr Forces look better.

I picked up a pair of Suntour XC Pro's for my Bridgestone project and
luckily they adjust enough to make the bike work with 700C wheels.
the Tecktro CR720's would not strike the rim low enough.

Mike


On Feb 21, 12:38 pm, Ken Mattina <ken.matt...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Aren't the origin8 cantis very similar to the ribbits?  I've heard great
> things about the origin8's.
>
> http://www.origin-8.com/product_detail.php?short_code=Pro+Force+Canti...
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 12:03 PM, Esteban <proto...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Yep - they are great brakes.  They look pretty cool, of course - and
> > set up properly, they are quite effective at stopping!  I just wore
> > through the pads after two years of use, with plenty of off-road
> > braking.
>
> > I'm not a big fan of the Tektro "dial in" hangers.  When I change out
> > the h'bars next, I'll just put generic hangers on there.
>
> > Like the old Mafacs and Frogleg copies, there is no toe-in
> > adjustment.  I just sanded down to pads to prevent squeaking.  Not
> > good for those who want to plug and play, but with a bit of elbow
> > grease, they are nice brakes to have.  I wish they were still
> > available...
>
> > I think Tektro still makes 'em?  I've seen a black "racing" model
> > before...
>
> > Esteban
> > San Diego, Calif.
>
> > On Feb 21, 10:20 am, Justin August <justinaug...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > I know that Esteban has them on his (gorgeous) Protovelo and loves
> > > them. I have them on my DoubleCross and think I need to tweak my cable
> > > housing and the straddle length. They are definitely good but I still
> > > need to tweak mine some.
>
> > > On Feb 21, 12:23 pm, Rick Smith <rick_sm...@sulfurstar.com> wrote:
>
> > > > I just purchased Ribbit cantilever brakes (front and rear) for my
> > > > Saluki to replace Shimano r550 cantis and probably should have asked
> > > > around to hear what folks thought of them.
>
> > > > Anyone with experience using these?
>
> > > > Thanks in advance.
>
> > > > Rick
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