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Planet X: Dia compe brs 100 rubbish?

  • 27-10-2009 9:38pm
    #1
    dooverylittle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 407 ✭✭


    Hey;

    I know quite a few of the posters here have planet X bikes.
    I bought a planet X recently (missed the ultegra deal).
    My bike came with Dia compe BRS 100 brakes.
    The brakes are very dissapointing.
    Poor in dry conditions and I think they make me accelerate in the wet(almost).
    I have a couple of questions;
    (1) anyone else have these brakes, if so how do you find them.
    (2) will swisstop brake pads fit the dia compe alloy holders.
    (3) should i replace the entire brake ultegra (65 euro) or just the blocks.


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  • #2
    paddymacsporran
    Closed Accounts Posts: 303 ✭✭paddymacsporran


    dooverylittle wrote: »
    Hey;

    I know quite a few of the posters here have planet X bikes.
    I bought a planet X recently (missed the ultegra deal).
    My bike came with Dia compe BRS 100 brakes.
    The brakes are very dissapointing.
    Poor in dry conditions and I think they make me accelerate in the wet(almost).
    I have a couple of questions;
    (1) anyone else have these brakes, if so how do you find them.
    (2) will swisstop brake pads fit the dia compe alloy holders.
    (3) should i replace the entire brake ultegra (65 euro) or just the blocks.

    Try the blocks first, its easy to do. Just make sure you get the right type for your rims - probably aluminum.

    Make sure the blocks are fitted back on right, otherwise they will squeal!


  • #3
    lescol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭lescol


    My PX DA build from last year arrived with Dia Compe BRS 100 brakes. Must say I didn't like the look of them but used them for a month, I'd intended changing them to DA when I found a set at a reasonable price. Found a pair of DA 7800 for less than €90 and not only did they complete the group they were brilliant for slowing/stopping. My impression was that the Dia Compe were "spongy" with poor stopping power. I fitted the front caliper to my alu bike and fitted it with DA blocks, I thought it was poorer than the Tiagra it replaced. My review of them would put them above Alhonga deep drop (on my commuter)and below Tiagra, so I would say go for the Ultegra! Not sure what to do with the pair I have in the shed.


  • #4
    dooverylittle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 407 ✭✭dooverylittle


    Thanks lescol.

    I agree, really spongy!
    I think i will upgrade them.
    I promised myself i wouldnt upgrade anything on this bike as its my winter trainer but they really are poor/dangerous. :eek:


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