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Tektro TRP R950 | $236.64
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TRP R950 Brakes

BikeRadar verdict

45 out of 5 stars

"Great performers, lighter and cheaper than Dura-Ace 7900"

By Cycling Plus

You can't fault TRP's construction of its sturdy and dependable R950 brakes. They start out life as a forged ‘skeleton’, then they're wrapped in carbon composite before being baked in the oven – at about gas mark 11!

It’s a good way to make brakes, wrapping a forged alloy unit in carbon fibre, and the result is a dependable pair of stoppers that are quite light, weighing 142g front and 138g rear with full titanium hardware. They also have a silky smooth action thanks to quality Teflon bearings and excellent tolerances.

We’ve put a lot of miles on these without a single problem and the performance is up there with the best.

Manufacturers description

The TRP R950 brake set are carbon wrapped in a lightweight alloy skeleton with cartridge pads. The TRP 950 has dual pivot calipers with teflon bushing and weighs in at scant 280 grams. Adjustable Kool-Stop brake pads lets your brake with confidence.

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Specification

Name:
TRP R950
Built by:
Tektro
Price:
$236.64

Description:
Weights - 142g front - 138 rear (With titanium hardware)
Features:
Ti hardware and adjustable angle Kool-Stop pads, Carbon wrapped alloy skeleton, Dual pivot calipers with Teflon bushing

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