JRA
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Not sure what the original Tektro brakes were but the most glaring thing to me is a single piston caliper on what looks like only a 180mm at best rotor for such a heavy bike is going to be severely underbraked. I realise the Rockstar is a budget bike and costs are cut component wise to get there but you might want to save up for a better 4piston system with at least 200mm rotors which is not a big thing to install.
These look like the brakes. http://www.clarkscyclesystems.com/p...or=40&attr_diameter=969&attr_wheel_option=224
Timpo
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Clarks?
That's a legitimate company!
I bought their products several times off Chain Reaction, I would highly recommend it.
Timpo
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That brake doesn't look like it has motor inhibitor though?
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hmm.. it says the power is low.
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hmm.. it says the power is low.
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Timpo
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This one says e-bike specific though.
e-Clout Hydraulic Brake - Clarks Cycle Systems
The e-Clout, Clarks new hydraulic brake system has 22mm pistons which provide greater power and control. These self adjusting pistons provide greater stopping force making it the …
www.clarkscyclesystems.com
I think that's a BS deal that Sondors is trying to pull. I'm waiting on mine and if they pull some switcheroo on the brakes I'm getting a hold of customer service and request the Tektros that were promised on the website. Looking at Amazon a set of Clarks cost roughly $120.00 a set and the Tektros are $257.00 a set.
Timpo
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Sondors isn't known as high end, expensive bike.
I found that they are more affordable but still high performance option.
Rad Power use Nutt hydraulic brakes too.
Shimano, Nutt, Zoom.. they're in similar price range as Clarks.
Shimano
Shimano 355/365 Hydraulic Brakes for RadRover (SHORTER LINE LENGTHS, PLEASE READ DISCRIPTION)
(HYDRAULIC LINE LENGTHS SHORTER THAN LAST BATCH, WILL NOT WORK IF INSTALLED THROUGH FRAME. EXTERIOR FRAME INSTALLATION ONLY) Please note that we use both the 365 and 355 brake models depending on availability. They are the same brake aside from the color of the brake lever. Shimano Hydraulic...
Nutt
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Zoom
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I know that but to advertise your bike comes equipped with Tektro brakes and components and change to something lesser than is not what should be happening (if that's the case). These bikes are heavy and need all the stopping power available. The Tektros may not be top shelf but are proven brake systems on the Rockstar. These are the brakes that have been coming installed on previous Rockstars
www.newegg.com
TEKTRO HD-E500 AURIGA E-Bike Disc Brake Dual Piston Caliper with Sensor Control, MH2011 - Newegg.com
Buy TEKTRO HD-E500 AURIGA E-Bike Disc Brake Dual Piston Caliper with Sensor Control, MH2011 with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!
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Timpo
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Okay I see what you mean.I know that but to advertise your bike comes equipped with Tektro brakes and components and change to something lesser than is not what should be happening (if that's the case). These bikes are heavy and need all the stopping power available. The Tektros may not be top shelf but are proven brake systems on the Rockstar. These are the brakes that have been coming installed on previous Rockstars
TEKTRO HD-E500 AURIGA E-Bike Disc Brake Dual Piston Caliper with Sensor Control, MH2011 - Newegg.com
Buy TEKTRO HD-E500 AURIGA E-Bike Disc Brake Dual Piston Caliper with Sensor Control, MH2011 with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!
If they advertised that you will be getting a Tektro, and changed it without letting the customers know, that wouldn't be cool.
Just contacted Sondors and the new brakes are Zoom. Cannot find much info on them.
Timpo
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That's not Zoom.
Here's what Zoom looks like.
29.9US $ 35% OFF|Zoom Bike Electric Scooter Power-off Power Off Shifter Control Oil Hydraulic Disc Brake Caliper 2200 2000 1000mm For Zero Kaabo - Bicycle Brake - AliExpress
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JRA
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No matter what the make as I said save up and get some decent 4piston ones!!!! Bikes over 60lbs deserve them....
4-Piston Mountain Bike Brakes Buyers Guide
More riders are mounting up brakes that in the past were only designated for downhill bikes on their ever day trail and enduro bikes. Today's mountain bikes are more capable than ever, so why not have a brake with no lack of power that won't leave you underwhelmed? In this article, we dive into...
