Speaking of TRP and their Eurox... I have been told by TRP USA last friday that the new adjustable straddle cables like on the newer EuroX Mag and Carbon are now available as spare parts so you can upgrade your Alloy Eurox or older non-adjustable Mag and Carbon EuroX...
MSRP is 24.99 for two adjustable barrels and two straddle cables so a kit covers a whole bike...
Or you could upgrade your Alloy Eurox's w/ a drill bit, a tap, a couple of 2 dollar barrel adjusters and 10 minutes worth of time.
While I appreciate the quality of the TRP's, I think they should include all the fancy bits with the alloy brakes. Geez, how much do a couple of barrel adjusters and some pad holders w/ adjustable toe really cost them? Including these bits could really improve their already stellar reputation.
I did the DIY upgrade on my TRP's works great. I can't believe TRP wants 24.99 for something that cost me nothing to do. Except fishing through old parts to find two barrel adjusters. Hell Give me $10 & I'll do it for you.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 10:09AM
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Speaking of TRP and their Eurox... I have been told by TRP USA last friday that the new adjustable straddle cables like on the newer EuroX Mag and Carbon are now available as spare parts so you can upgrade your Alloy Eurox or older non-adjustable Mag and Carbon EuroX...
MSRP is 24.99 for two adjustable barrels and two straddle cables so a kit covers a whole bike...
I hope we have some good CX weather like that for Colorado States.
Or you could upgrade your Alloy Eurox's w/ a drill bit, a tap, a couple of 2 dollar barrel adjusters and 10 minutes worth of time.
While I appreciate the quality of the TRP's, I think they should include all the fancy bits with the alloy brakes. Geez, how much do a couple of barrel adjusters and some pad holders w/ adjustable toe really cost them? Including these bits could really improve their already stellar reputation.
I did the DIY upgrade on my TRP's works great. I can't believe TRP wants 24.99 for something that cost me nothing to do. Except fishing through old parts to find two barrel adjusters. Hell Give me $10 & I'll do it for you.
is Sven using Mavic carbon wheels?