i think i have finally narrowed my next bike down to an R700. i wanna know if the omega brakes are as bad as everyone says? i'm thinkin of just changing them out to 105 or ultegra(when i buy the bike), with some good pads, but open to any suggestions. thanks!
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The omega brakes aren't too bad. However 105 is much better IMO.
My R800('04 model) came with the omega brakes and I rode them for 300 miles /-, they were ok but when I switched to ultegra calipers I did notice a difference in power. The brakes(pads?) felt less mushy and I stopped quite a bit faster.
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I don't know what you're used to, but the omega's are good enough for me and better than the campa brakes on my 15-year old bike.
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I don't know what you're used to, but the omega's are good enough for me and better than the campa brakes on my 15-year old bike.
brakes have improved in 15 years........along with everything else.
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keep us posted on how it goes
I'm in the market and the R 700 is one of the bikes im looking at
Thanx
Tyler
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The first thing I replaced on my R600 was the brakes, to ultegra. Feels more positive.
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I have a Cannondale R800 which is 2 years old now. I have never had any problems with the brakes and am very happy with the bike.
Originally Posted by Crispin
I don't know what you're used to, but the omega's are good enough for me and better than the campa brakes on my 15-year old bike.
brakes have improved in 15 years........along with everything else.
