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The eecycleworks eebrake can go toe-to-toe with some of the best in terms of weight but it's the stunning overall performance that sets them apart.(Image credit: James Huang)
The five-pivot linkage mixes gobs of rim clearance with incredible stopping power and control.(Image credit: James Huang)
All of the pivots are widely spaced and rotate on large-diameter axles for flex-free movement.(Image credit: James Huang)
The eccentric mounting stub adds to the overall caliper rigidity in theory but complicates installation.(Image credit: James Huang)
Pad slots are intentionally short to maintain compact dimensions and maximize stiffness.(Image credit: James Huang)
The integrated quick-release adds virtually no weight to the system but lacks the in-between settings of a conventional cam.(Image credit: James Huang)
The cleverly designed pad holders require no fixing screws. Brilliant(Image credit: James Huang)
Who says you can’t have it
Instead of the dual pivot, single pivot or cam-enhanced single
Stiffness is a clear priority. Although there are five pivots per
Add in some titanium hardware, laser-etched graphics, ingenious tool-free
Reign it in
Pull the brake lever and the caliper linkage quickly brings the pads to
Even in dicey situations like fast, decreasing-radius downhill corners
Power is one thing but control is another entirely and thankfully the Eebrake excels here as well, with precise modulation, thanks at least in part to
In spite of the multitude of pivots, our test pair was quiet, with nary a squeak, rattle or buzz to speak of.
Hold your horses
Installation is somewhat tricky and it is here that Craig Edwards’
That may be so, but the eccentric design needlessly complicates
Housing length is critical for smooth operation and it’s important to
Our test pair arrived with low-force main springs designed to provide a particularly light feel. These worked well on the front brake but the rear’s extra housing and
Newer models come with a stronger spring that provides a noticeably
The integrated quick-release lever adds virtually no weight to the
Lastly, these suckers are ungodly expensive, particularly in a time of
A solid ‘A’ for the Ee
If you’ve got the cash and are okay with their angular look, the Eecycleworks Eebrake will reward you with that rare combination of
Riders living in flatter locales will certainly have other viable
