breaks for best price

[Scott.D.Lang]

In my plans I have one weak spot and that is breaks. the problem I have is disk and drums are on the pricy side that Ive found. Im not planing on doing more then 20mph very often so I dont feel to unsafe with what I have but Id like to be safer. any sujestions or sites would be very thankfull

[jji7skyline]

They're called brakes.

And normal v-brakes would be fine I think. Just use quality pads and don't lock up your wheels.

[dodge dude94]

V-brakes are fine, like ^ he suggested.

If you have a cruiser, it might be more difficult to get those suckers on there as there are likely no mounts for them.

So you could get a pair of Tektro C230's like mine from Amazon for like $30 or so. And a dual pull lever for $12. Stops pretty well, but I am going to be upgrading the pads this summer.

[GearNut]

One of the most respected brake pads to use are KoolStop Salmon pads.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...oolstop+salmon
Some folks like the dual compound, some folks like the single compound.
The dual compound are suggested for steel rims only. The single compound are for aluminum rims.

[rustycase]

+1

What GN said...

the KoolStop Salmon pads are highly thought of.

In-line/V brakes are the next best thing to a disk.

Good luck
rc

[Scott.D.Lang]

thanks guys

[MitchP]

Hey man those your brakes you're talking about! Just kidding I'm sure we've all had some very hair-raising stops. My last close call was when the coaster arm slipped and I had to jump forward and stop Flinstones-style. My 'boys were quite a bit swollen after landing on the top tube. So anyways if you do have a cruiser, check these out:

http://custommotoredbicycles.com/bra...verbrake_parts

They mount through that little hole on the top of your fork before it goes into the tube, and on the back where the bar below your seat is. No dropouts required!

[maniac57]

Do a search through my threads and check out my cheap V-brake tip.
Free if you have a parts bike and welder