PAUL Components Touring Cantilever Brake Calipers
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PAUL Components Touring Cantilever Brake Calipers

4.5

Best dependable braking for loaded touring and demanding rides.

These cantilever brakes are a masterclass in mechanical simplicity, trading modern hydraulic complexity for pure, reliable stopping power. The rigid, T-shaped aluminum arms offer incredible feedback and easy adjustability, making them the perfect upgrade for riders who prefer to service their own gear without sacrificing performance.

$133.00

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Crust Bikes

Intended Use Gravel Cycling
Gravel Cycling
Mountain Biking

Who it's for

  • Cyclists carrying heavy loads who demand dependable, modulated braking.
  • Self-sufficient cyclists and mechanics prioritizing ease of maintenance on the road.
  • Dedicated tourers and adventurers needing components that simply will not fail.

Who should skip it

  • Budget-conscious riders or those seeking more economical braking solutions.
  • Novice bike builders or riders preferring simpler, quicker brake installations.
  • Riders prioritizing maximum braking force and wet-weather reliability above all else.

Performance breakdown

Stopping Power

High-leverage design delivers confident, predictable braking in all weather conditions.

Excellent

Build Quality

Precision-machined aluminum construction offers exceptional durability and a premium aesthetic.

Excellent

Setup Precision

Spherical washers make fine-tuning toe-in and pad angle straightforward and effective.

Excellent

Weight Efficiency

Lightweight 6061 aluminum keeps rotating mass low without sacrificing structural integrity.

Excellent

Modulation

Excellent lever feel allows for nuanced speed control on technical descents.

Excellent

Maintenance Ease

Simple, robust design makes pad swaps and cable adjustments quick work.

Excellent

Key Specs

Material

6061 aluminum

Finish

Anodized or polished

Color

Silver

Brake Pads

Salmon Kool Stop Thinline

Cable Pull

Short

Weight

99 grams

Mount

Canti

Adjustability

Toe-in and angle adjustment

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