Tektro R556 Road Caliper Brake, Front, Silver Recessed Nut

by Tektro

Product Features

• Dual pivot caliper brake, Recessed Nut
• Forged aluminum arms
• Aluminum quick release mechanism
• High polish finish
• Adjustable 55mm - 73mm reach

Product Description

Weight: 177g

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001039Y3K
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,669 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #14 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Components & Parts > Brake Parts > Calipers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great brake, great design, October 14, 2009

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Crystal Rehder - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tektro R556 Road Caliper Brake, Front, Silver Recessed Nut (Misc.)

I have an old 1970-something Raleigh and I had read that the older road bikes need a longer reach for brakes. This brake had plenty of space leftover to move the brakepads down - it's really quite perfect for older bikes. I highly recommend refering to Sheldon Brown's website [...] This brake was very easy to install; I will definitely be buying more of these for my other bikes.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works great, double check mounting type, April 28, 2010

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TimB (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tektro R556 Road Caliper Brake, Front, Silver Recessed Nut (Misc.)

Like at least a few of the other reviewers, I bought this brake because it's pretty much the only caliper that will allow me to use 700C wheels with my old steel frame. Now that I've gotten it on the bike it works great, but I had to drill a larger hole in my frame to accommodate the recessed mounting bolt (-1 star). Before you buy, make sure you know what kind of brake mount you need and what you're willing to do to make it fit. These other sites might also help if you're not sure:

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic for anyone with a vintage bike., October 20, 2009

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Alexmcd "Alexmcd" (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tektro R556 Road Caliper Brake, Front, Silver Recessed Nut (Misc.)

I very rarely write a review on anything, but having seen these reviewed in a lot of places by cycling eggheads talking about the longer arms providing less braking power etc etc. I felt what they all failed to say is that if you have a vintage racer with modern 700c wheels they are THE ONLY MODERN BRAKES THAT WILL FIT. It's either these or a pair of ancient Weinmann calipers or similar.

Having fitted these, I have to say that the difference compared to the old Weinmann calipers is astounding. They are an incredibly worthwhile upgrade that might even save your life. I decided to take the plunge after a couple of near misses due to my poor brakes, I am so much more confident and safer as a result that I would highly recommend anyone with a similar setup do the same. Cannot speak highly enough of this product, brilliant.

You'll have to get your frame drilled out to accommodate the new alan key style fittings but any decent bike shop will do it for just a few quid.