{"title":"Brakes - Sidepull","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"yokozuna-55mm-brake-pad-insert-salmon-15143","title":"Brake Pads - Yokozuna 54mm inserts, Salmon","description":"Yokozuna brake pad insert\/slip-in for use in the fancy threaded aluminum holders and newer type Shimano brake pad holders. Famous Scott\/Mathauser salmon brake pad compound that works great in wet and dry and lasts a long time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're using Tektro R559 sidepull brake, the cartridge aluminum brake pad holders are already included with them so all you need to do to have new pads is slip these guys in. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are about 54 mm long. Also available in a longer 73 mm length. Measure to make sure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold per pair - as in one wheels worth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Merry Sales\/Interloc Design Group (455)","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":23334672385,"sku":"bpr2-15143","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/bpr2-2.jpg?v=1471028231"},{"product_id":"tektro-r559-brakes-bolt-on-15183","title":"Brakes - Sidepull - Tektro R559, bolt-on mount","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBolt on\u003c\/span\u003e style nuts for old tymey vintage bike projects. If you have a modernish frame (made within the last 29.7 years) you probably need the Allen style instead. The rear has 28mm of exposed bolt, the front has 50mm of exposed bolt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese exist because we wanted a sidepull that would accommodate a fat tire and fender and make it easy to release the wheel. Tektro agreed to it, and these are them. The brake reach range is 55mm to 73mm, which exceeds by far anything Shimano or Campy has, which makes them good for country and touring bikes. They're lighter than Ultegra sidepulls, stop just as well, and are beautifully made in all respects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no box, no instructions, no cables or housing. You get two calipers, friend, and then you're on your own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopular for 700c-to-650B conversions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn this new and improved R559 model, all of the calipers come with a new feature. It is neither bad nor good. It is as neutral as a feature gets. It is this: above the quick-release lever on the caliper arm, is a quick-release lock, which prevents the quick-release lever from opening unless you disengage the lock, which you do by simply pressing the tiny button while pulling up on the q\/r lever. Adding this feature has the unfortunate consequence of making the pre-feature model seem not as good, which is nuts. But, in these lititgidguolous times, it is probably prudent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold as a set (front and rear).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuy the 54mm length koolstop ebike insert pads after you've done a lot of riding, I mean braking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tektro TRP USA (1027)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23334702465,"sku":"brsR559bolt-15183","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/20250211_Feb_product72.jpg?v=1739315301"},{"product_id":"shimano-brake-cartridge-shoe","title":"Brake Shoes -  Cartridge type with pads. Shimano Ultegra, 54mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are Ultegra 54mm length, aluminum, cartridge brake shoes that have toe-in adjustment built into the shoe.  The black pads are alright for wet and dry but when they wear out replace them with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/collections\/braking\/products\/brake-pads-kool-stop-e-bike\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebetter kool-stop pad inserts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat\u003cspan\u003e itty bitty bumpers on the wheel-guide\/heat-sink fins to prevent rim scraping and scratching when the pads are close to being all worn out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect upgrade for CX50 cantilever brakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Shimano name: BR-6700 R55C3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHIMANO AMERICA CORPORATION (23)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35836839117,"sku":"bps2-15186","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/bps2-15186.jpeg?v=1491946097"},{"product_id":"brakes-sidepull-tektro-r559-allen","title":"Brakes - Sidepull - Tektro R559, allen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecessed allen\u003c\/span\u003e style nuts for modern bikes. If you have a modernish frame (made within the last 29.7 years) you probably need the Allen, as opposed to bolt-on. The rear has 28mm of exposed bolt, the front has 50mm of exposed bolt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese exist because we wanted a sidepull that would accommodate a fat tire and fender and make it easy to release the wheel. Tektro agreed to it, and these are them. The brake reach range is 55mm to 73mm, which exceeds by far anything Shimano or Campy has, which makes them good for country and touring bikes. They're lighter than Ultegra sidepulls, stop just as well, and are beautifully made in all respects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no box, no instructions, no cables or housing. You get two calipers, friend, and then you're on your own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopular for 700c-to-650B conversions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn this new and improved R559 model, all of the calipers come with a new feature. It is neither bad nor good. It is as neutral as a feature gets. It is this: above the quick-release lever on the caliper arm, is a quick-release lock, which prevents the quick-release lever from opening unless you disengage the lock, which you do by simply pressing the tiny button while pulling up on the q\/r lever. Adding this feature has the unfortunate consequence of making the pre-feature model seem not as good, which is nuts. But, in these lititgidguolous times, it is probably prudent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold as a set (front and rear).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuy the 54mm length koolstop insert pads after you've done a lot of riding, I mean braking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tektro TRP USA (1027)","offers":[{"title":"Polished Silver","offer_id":40728734105711,"sku":"brsR559allen-15182","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Glossy Black","offer_id":40728734138479,"sku":"brsR559allen-15187","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/20250211_Feb_product59-2.jpg?v=1739314676"},{"product_id":"brake-pads-kool-stop-e-bike","title":"Brake Pads - Kool Stop, various","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrake Pads - KoolStop E-bike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA guy who builds up tons of bikes asked me if I’d ever tried Kool-Stop e-bike brake pads, and of course not. Who’s going to do that out of the blue? I don’t replace brake pads until I hear the metal holders touching the rim, anyway.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guy, Chris C., is not a raver and wasn’t pushy, but he seemed bursting with sincere enthusiasm for these pads, which he said are smooth and quiet and stop fantastically well, so we got samples, and holy cow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI think these are as good as brake pads get, and I suspect they’re really the best in the world. The 73mm V-brake pads are thicker than most V-brake pads—probably so you don’t blow through skinny ones on rim-braked eBikes—and that’s another bonus. You can use the V-brake pads-with-holders on sidepulls, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 54mm and 73mm pad inserts are for Shimano, Tektro, Dia Compe, and Yokozuna brake pad holders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kool Stop","offers":[{"title":"Pad Insert, 73mm, E Bike","offer_id":8660052082799,"sku":"bpKS1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Threaded holder and pad, 73mm, E Bike","offer_id":8660052115567,"sku":"bpKS2","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pad Insert, 54mm, E Bike","offer_id":8666755268719,"sku":"bpKS3","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/BPKS2a.jpg?v=1550599771"},{"product_id":"brakes-sidepull-yokozuna-allen","title":"Brake - Sidepull - Yokozuna Long Reach Brake (sold as a set)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYOKOZUNA LONG REACH BRAKESET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe brake reach range is 55mm to 73mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese are fungible with the Tektro 559 brakes: Long reach sidepulls, dual-pivot, great clearance, power, and versatility on all of our sidepull bikes. Both are cold-forgedYou may want to know how they compared with the Tektro R599. Here goes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTektro Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly better finish, slightly better brake pads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoko finish is good enough; brake pads are replaceables, anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoko Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSlightly easier to use quick-release, slightly better tire clearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tektro quick-release is plenty easy, and the improved tire clearance will matter only if you max out the tire size and try to put a fender in there, too. 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