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The Tektro R539 brake set consists of both front and rear dual pivot calipers with longer reach than standard rim brake calipers. This then allowing more room for larger volume tyres and mudguards.
Long reach brake set – (47mm to 57mm) High quality dual pivot design road caliper. Will not interfere with frames fitted with mudguards. New quick release mechanism for larger tyres and adjustable angle cartridge pads.
Features:
- System: Dual Pivot Caliper Brake
- Material: Forged aluminium arms
- Pads: P422 adjustable angle cartridge pads
- Lever Compatibility: Designed to work with SRAM/TRP/Shimano/Tektro Dropbar levers
- Tyre Clearance: Max 32c dependant on axle to crown measurement on fork.
- Dimension: 47-57mm
- Weight: 160 grams per caliper
Tektro R539 Road Brakeset Review:
As mentioned above the Tektro R539 brakes will work fine with disc brake calipers and rotors as well as rim brake calipers and rotors.
The brake sets come with two pair of brake pads, normal and sintered. Both are supplied with instructions on how to fit, and, if need be with a 6mm allen key to tighten the levers.
There is hardly any marred finish on the metal parts, though the plastic brake arms could have done with a better finish. The brake pads are finished well and do not have any sign of faulty manufacturing.
The Tektro R539 brake set comes fairly well packaged in a white box, which is inside another box, which you can use for keeping the brakes when not in use.
There is a leaflet included which explains how to fit the brake set. And in my case it was really simple to fit. It is a case of tighten the bolts on the brake arms with the supplied allen key and fit the brake pads to the arms. The Tektro R539 brake set consists of both front and rear dual pivot calipers with longer reach than standard rim brake calipers. This then allowing more room for larger volume tyres and mudguards.
The Tektro R539 brake set comes with all the necessary bits to fit this set to your frame, except bolts. Their website gives a detailed list of the correct kit for most frames.
The Tektro R539 brakes themselves come with an adjustable angle brake pads. My frame was a fixed 35 degree angle, but you can adjust this to suit your setup. By tightening one bolt, you can reduce the angle on the brake pads.
The Tektro R539 brakes have a quick release mechanism, which you can screw into your fork axle. This means that is also works as a quick release for your front wheel.
Once you have the Tektro R539 brake set on your bike adjusting them is simple enough. To adjust them, you adjust each cable independently. You can adjust the hand lever angle, cable tension and angle of the pad. However, it is recommended that you get your local bike shop to set up the brakes for you.
The Tektro R539 brakes have a dual pivot brake calipers which helps spread the brake forces over a greater area. This braking system is better than a single pivot design, and some not so good designs. However, like all rim brake calipers, the Tektro R539 brake set still have some flex. To tension the cables, you will need to measure the freeplay and then adjust the freeplay.
In addition to this the Tektro R539 brake set can be used with a cyclo shift system.
Weight – Normally I would agree with Tektro on the weight being quite reasonable at 160g per wheel. However, on a long term test, I found that the brakes can heat up a bit. This means they are not as good as the more expensive brakes that have a larger Aluminum/Carbon construction and four pot callipers.
The Tektro R539 brakes can easily be serviced once you have worked out how to take them apart. Again, if you have never taken brakes off a frame before then it is better to take them to a bike shop to do it.
In conclusion, the Tektro R539 brakes are a good product which will do the job and are good value for money. If you only use your bike for commuting/race then it is a good choice, but if you use your bike for off-road or cyclo cross riding, I’d spend the extra on a slightly more expensive brake set.
Pros:
- Very good value for money
- Variety of colours
- Quick release mechanism
- Easy to adjust
Cons:
- Some brake pad flex
- Could have better finish
Tektro R539 Road Brakeset Review:
As mentioned above the Tektro R539 brakes will work fine with disc brake calipers and rotors as well as rim brake calipers and rotors.
The brake sets come with two pair of brake pads, normal and sintered. Both are supplied with instructions on how to fit, and, if need be with a 6mm allen key to tighten the levers.
There is hardly any marred finish on the metal parts, though the plastic brake arms could have done with a better finish. The brake pads are finished well and do not have any sign of faulty manufacturing.
The Tektro R539 brake set comes fairly well packaged in a white box, which is inside another box, which you can use for keeping the brakes when not in use.
There is a leaflet included which explains how to fit the brake set. And in my case it was really simple to fit. It is a case of tighten the bolts on the brake arms with the supplied allen key and fit the brake pads to the arms. The Tektro R539 brake set consists of both front and rear dual pivot calipers with longer reach than standard rim brake calipers. This then allowing more room for larger volume tyres and mudguards.
The Tektro R539 brake set comes with all the necessary bits to fit this set to your frame, except bolts. Their website gives a detailed list of the correct kit for most frames.
The Tektro R539 brakes themselves come with an adjustable angle brake pads. My frame was a fixed 35 degree angle, but you can adjust this to suit your setup. By tightening one bolt, you can reduce the angle on the brake pads.
The Tektro R539 brakes have a quick release mechanism, which you can screw into your fork axle. This means that is also works as a quick release for your front wheel.
Once you have the Tektro R539 brake set on your bike adjusting them is simple enough. To adjust them, you adjust each cable independently. You can adjust the hand lever angle, cable tension and angle of the pad. However, it is recommended that you get your local bike shop to set up the brakes for you.
“The Tektro R539 brakes have a dual pivot brake calipers which helps spread the brake forces over a greater area”
This makes no sense at all. Dual pivot work better than single pivot by putting the pivot point closer to the pad, so there is less flex. Quite simple really.