SHIMANOTiagra Dual Pivot Caliper Bicycle Brake - Front - BR-4700

Bought the front and rear version. These are a huge improvement on the original single pivot brakes on my 1980’s era road bike. Installation was fairly straightforward.

Bought the front and rear version. These are a huge improvement on the original single pivot brakes on my 1980’s era road bike. Installation was fairly straightforward.

Gran freno bonito el acabado fácil instalación y funcionamiento perfecto.

I needed a new rear brake because I lost the acorn nut on my old brake. Some folks may not like this because it seems kinda heavy. I, on the other hand, like it because I don't care much about weight. I care about toughness and braking power. In both of these categories they appear to fulfill their mission.Compared to my Diacompe it feels just a tad spongy but the stopping power is better than the Diacompe. I think mostly because of the new brake pads though. All in all it has plenty of stopping power and the calipers are solid all around. In fact, I even prefer the Tiagara over the 105. It just seems like the Tiagara is sturdier (and cheaper). I will live with a little extra weight which, in the final equation, does not amount to much anyway. I don't understand why cyclists go all crazy over itsy bitsy weight savings. Just diet a little and you can save way more weight than saving a fraction of a gram here and there in equipment.

Happy to have chosen these brakes. Great fit and allows for pad alignment with the wheel. Prior Promax brakes didn't allow for alignment.Huzzah!