Review of Pyramid Mx1000 Alloy Rear Bicycle Brake Set With Front Bolt, Silver

Pyramid Mx1000 Alloy Rear Bicycle Brake Set With Front Bolt, Silver
By: Pyramid Average Rating: 3.5 Total Reviews: 3
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Poorly Made

On: 2008-05-23

This product sucks. I went to replace the old center-pull brake on my mountain bike. I figured that even a relatively cheap side-pull style break would be an improvement. These werent.

Firstly, the brakes are poorly machined. You wont be able to put the brake pads in their topmost possible position because a small "lip" at the top causes the nut to slip down as you fasten it. On my 26" tires, this meant the brake pads couldnt make proper contact with the rim. When I took the bike out on the road, the misaligned brake pads barely slowed me down. Even at moderate speed it took me close to 15 seconds to come to a complete stop, which is potentially deadly in NYC.

Secondly, the quality of the metal is poor. The nuts strip easily. Using the proper sized tool will prevent this, but the poor quality of the metal isnt like to stand up well to the gradual abuse of the road.

Thirdly, the action is sticky. It was impossible to align these brakes without one side getting stuck when engaged. It was very very difficult to find the "sweet spot".

I should have just replaced the pads on my old center pull brakes. They worked better. I really regret having thrown them out in anticipation of these new ones. Do yourself a favor a buy a slightly more expensive brake.

Pleased with product

On: 2007-01-09

I found these to be exactly as promised. Fast shipping. I would give five stars but the cables were of a cheap variety and had to be adjusted several times before geeting rid of all the stretch. Brakes work great once you overcome this.

Super

On: 2006-11-10

The product was exactly what we ordered because the sellers description was precise and detailed which made the selection and purchase so much easier. Excellent service, quality merchandise.