Avid Shorty Ultimate Cantilever Brake (Black/Red) (Front) - 00.5115.028.030
Avid Shorty Ultimate Cantilever Brake (Black/Red) (Front) - 00.5115.028.030, When good brakes aren't good enough. That noise you hear is the cheer of every cyclocross, tandem, recumbent and sticker-laden courier bike rider in the world. Finally, a brand-spankin-new, better-than-ever brake...the new Shorty Ultimate. Avid's in-line cable adjustor puts an end to the days of needing three hands to set up and adjust your brakes. Want a firmer feel? Need to move the pads in or out a bit? Now you can do it all one-handed, while straddling the bike and eating a pastrami sandwich. Because the difference between good brakes and great brakes is in the details, Avid added a cable quick-release that makes popping off your wheel effortless. Oh, and did we mention the new Shorty Ultimate is also even lighter than before? Features: Brake shoes use standard road pads Can be set up with wide or narrow stance Open design promotes mud clearance Straddle cable has in-line adjuster and quick release Pad height is adjustable Specifications: Model: Avid Shorty Brake Type: Cantilever Actuation: Mechanical (Short Pull) Brake Pads: Cartridge Material: Aluminum Weight: 115g Color: Black/Red