Road bike brake caliper Black Friday: discounts

Brake or disc: what caliper are you looking for?

The selection mixes three families. The dual pivot rim calipers, from the Sora BR-R3000 to the Dura-Ace BR-R9200, including the 105 and Ultegra, with the R540 and R559 from Tektro and the S900 from Sram. The road disc calipers, mounted in flat mount, such as those from the Red and Force AXS groups from Sram or the Tiagra BR-4770 from Shimano. Finally, MTB calipers in post mount, XTR, XT, Saint, Code or Maven, which are not for a road bike.

Read the reference before ordering

• The mounting: for Shimano, a reference in 10 indicates the direct mount version of a rim caliper, BR-R8010 for the Ultegra BR-R8000, BR-R9110 and BR-R9210 for the Dura-Ace. It only fits on a frame designed for it.
• The position: the suffix F designates the front caliper, RS the rear caliper fixed on the seat stays. Sram writes Fm for flat mount and Pm for post mount, followed by front or rear.
• The reach: the 51 mm shown by certain Shimano references indicates the arm length; an old frame or one designed for mudguards may require more.
• The tyre: the Dura-Ace BR-R9110 accepts tyres up to 28 mm, a limit to check if you ride wide.

Compare two discounts on the same caliper

The same reference is sold individually, front or rear, or in pairs, like the BR-R9200 set from Shimano or the Force front and rear from Sram: a crossed-out price can therefore be compared with identical content. For a hydraulic brake, the caliper must share the fluid from its lever: mineral oil for Shimano, DOT liquid for road groups from Sram. A Sram caliper does not replace a Shimano caliper on the same lever, even if the mounting is the same.

Road brake caliper brands from Black Friday

Tektro, a family-owned manufacturer founded in Changhua, Taiwan, starting with cantilever brakes, offers here the rim calipers R540 and R559, the latter available in recessed or bolted version.

Sram covers the road with flat mount disc calipers, Red and Force, and keeps the rim caliper S900 in direct mount, both front and rear.

Shimano brings together three generations of Dura-Ace calipers: BR-9000, BR-R9110 in direct mount and BR-R9200, also offered in direct mount under the reference BR-R9210.

Cables, pads and other braking pages

Out of operation, bike road brake calipers detail reach, mountings and adjustments. During Black Friday, a rim caliper is installed with new road brake cables and housings and discounted brake pads; hydraulic calipers pair with brake levers for Black Friday. The clearance sale includes replaced generations, while the new arrivals feature the latest references.

Frequently asked questions

Do brake calipers take part in Black Friday?

Yes: the event, organized around the Friday after Thanksgiving, also covers road braking, and the discounts on calipers gathered here remain throughout November.

How can I tell if my caliper is direct mount?

Look at the mounting: a single central screw for a standard caliper, two screws on either side of the wheel for a direct mount. The reference engraved on the caliper, with its suffix, confirms the version.

Can I mount a MTB caliper on a road bike?

No, generally. MTB calipers mount in post mount, while road disc bikes use flat mount, and they are designed for flat handlebar levers.

How can I tell if a caliper offer is interesting?

Compare the same reference, in the same position and with the same content: a caliper alone, a pair, or a caliper delivered with its pads are not equal. Also check the generation, as newer and older calipers do not always have the same lever ratio.

Do I need to change the pads with the caliper?

A new caliper often comes with pads, designed for aluminium rims in the case of the Dura-Ace BR-R9110. For carbon rims, make sure to get suitable pads.