Looking for lightweight somewhat inexpensive flatmount brake calipers for a road bike shipped from North America Looking for the right brake calipers. I see a lot shipped from China or those that cost $130+ for 2.
I need:
disc brakes
cable pull or cable to hydraulic conversion as I am not switching out my ultegra levers.
Flat mount
Short Pull/road bike
Lightweight @ 140 grams or so each
I see a lot of these at crazy high prices or shipping from China but I need this in about 1 1/2 weeks so I cant wait that long.
If you can't wait for shipping, then your only option is to go to your local bike shops and see what's in stock now.
Brakes are important - I'd suggest politely not focusing primarily on the price, and instead prioritise compatibility, function, and availibility over appearance/price.
Your other option is to shop on your local auction websites, whether that be ebay or craiglist or gumtree, etc.
And try to have a a backup plan too, in case your primary plan doesn't work.