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Reddit mentions of SHIMANO BR-5700 105 Super SLR Brake Caliper (Front, Silver)
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of SHIMANO BR-5700 105 Super SLR Brake Caliper (Front, Silver). Here are the top ones.
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Shimano Reference Number: BR-57Barrel adjuster allows for easy cable tension adjustmentForged body and improved pivot design enhance both power and modulationReplaceable cartridge pads allow for easy pad installation0
Specs:
Color | Silver |
Height | 0 Inches |
Length | 0 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | November 2012 |
Size | Front |
Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
Width | 0 Inches |
Accessories and consumables
Hand grips, bar tape, seat, seat post, brake pads, racks and even tires are all very personal choices. I am not a serious rider but I have 4 seats and at least 3 set of tires hanging around in my basement.
These are the items that are easy for anyone to customize to their own taste. The average rider will be fine with what comes on a new bike then will start to upgrade as they become more obsessed with the sport.
BikesDirect.com is probably the best example of this. They tend to sell bikes with excellent drive trains, decent frames, and low end everything else because they know their customers. The single best example I can think of is the Windsor Fens which has a full (almost) 105 groupset for only $699 which is not much more than your or I would spend just to buy the the derailleur/shifters/crank etc. The frame is decent but the rest is entry level. This is the type of bike you buy for the platform knowing you will want and need to upgrade everything else as you improve.
You can almost throw brakes into this catagory. Again using the BD Fens as an example which uses the Tektro R530 which are under $60 for the pair on Amazon. Where the Shimano 105 brakes are going to be at least double that amount.
Using amazon because I am lazy
> Also will this be a good chain braker?
I use this to brake my chain.
Mind you I'm not braking it directly, but it accomplishes the goal.