U brake recommendations

[oldskoolg60]

just wondered what people recommend when it comes to U brakes. Ive seen some "blank" U brakes for little money, are they any good? What would be a good manufacturer of U brakes. Anodised or coloured as I want to retain a theme on the bike. Many thanks.

[paulb113]

I have used Oddysey Springfield ones on my new school bikes and they are great and really cheap, I think about 13quid from Winstanleys bmx . The brake blocks works really well and no adjustment needed like normal brakes with the nut and Allen key

[nosepickben]

To be perfectly honest, even cheap u-brakes will work fine. Yeah you can get expensive machined arms that are a bit stiffer and lighter, and fancier in colour than the cheaper brakes. And you can get some with low-profile hardware and fancy brake blocks but they don't make much difference. Find something you like the look of, at a sensible price, then take the time to set it up right. Iron out your frictional losses by lubing the cable/nipple seat, brake posts etc, use as little "spring" to pull the blocks away from the rim as possible, and get your blocks aligned well. Et voila.

[kev-s]

Exactly as Ben says

A good working brake isnt down to what make it is but its down to how it has been set up

you can spend £70 or £10 on a brake if its set up shit then its going to work shit

Blocks can make a difference but most that come with brakes are good and just need the correct setting up

[QUADROPHENIA]

Ody evo

[garran]

i got hombres on my hoffman and if i'm honest the salt ones on my wtp are better, the diatech magic on my daughters gt beats them all though. brakes blocks- clear is a must, does make a difference

[oldskoolg60]

Thanks everyone