tektro auriga comp

[dyna-ti]

I need a pair a cheap-mid range disc brakes for my latest build
I've just been offered a pair of the above for fifty notes.Second hand that is :?
Usual with 2nd hand D/brakes is you dont know exactly what youre letting yourself in for.and the cheaper the brake the more likely its totally fubar
I dont know much about the auriga end of tektro but its not a brand i would readily choose .
Its for a basic potter about urban type of bike
Might be able to get some deore ones [2nd's]for about the same money.

Are these worth it? or should i wait and try for something else
Has anybody tried them / use them right now ?.

:?

 

[perry]

A lot of the bikes at work have them . I wouldn't want to pay £50 for them , unless they have just come off a new bike . Nothing special , think of them like a cheap generic hope mini .

Pop into your local motor factors , there will be a GT with them I'm sure .

 

[Neil G]

Got some on my 29er and IMO it's a great set of brakes.

I've got a set of Shimano LXs with EBC pads on another bike and the Tektros are miles better...good progressive feel and stopping even on OE pads.

 

[zigzag]

Decent, cheap brakes. Came as standard on my Avalanche, now running them on my 29er. Another vote from me.

 

[dyna-ti]

I've added a poll.Though its not difficult to follow the results.
Just for fun

 

[stewlewis]

One wheels worth just sold for £7 on this 'ere forums sale thread.

 

[Neil G]

Buy them!

 

[lewis1641]

I think they are overpriced at 50

 

[perry]

I had to fiddle with some yesterday and the pads are very easily changed . There isn't anything that makes you " :shock: why did they do that " so go for it if you can get some for nearer £7 than £50 .

 

[JeRkY]

£50 sounds alot for them. You can get lucky on the bay and score some hopes for that (admitably you need to be lucky)