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WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes (can swap for hy-rd’s)

Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 1:04 pm
by polarcherry
Ideally a pair in fab condition

Got some sypres so fancy trying out the mtb versions

Re: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:03 pm
by BobCatMax
I'm after a pair of Spykes, they're like bloody hens teeth!

I've seen people running spyers with flat bars. Surely the pull wouldn't be right?

Re: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:44 pm
by Bearlegged
There are short pull flat bar brake levers available, they'd work with Spyres.

Re: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:56 pm
by BobCatMax
Like old school v brake levers? Or would they need to be specific short pull flat bar levers.

Everyday is a school day!

Re: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:49 pm
by polarcherry
Spykes do seem to be rare at the moment!

If it helps I can swap a pair of hydraulic post mount Hy-rds for a pair of mint spykes :-bd

Re: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes (can swap for hy-rd’s)

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:57 pm
by fontmoss
Let me know if want to sell the Hy-Rds!

Re: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:24 pm
by Bearlegged
BobCatMax wrote: Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:56 pm Like old school v brake levers? Or would they need to be specific short pull flat bar levers.

Everyday is a school day!
Cable brake levers (whether for flat bars or drops) are generally classified as long or short pull (the amount of cable they pull for a given amount of movement at the lever).
Long pull works with v brakes and "MTB" disc brakes, short pull with road side pull calipers, "road" disc brakes, mini v brakes, cantis etc.
Spyres will need short pull.

Re: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes (can swap for hy-rd’s)

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:08 pm
by polarcherry
Yep. That’s why I’m after a pair of spyke callipers

Re: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes (can swap for hy-rd’s)

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:18 pm
by Mariner
Have you tried Aliexpress?
When I was looking for mine I did some wide searches.
They used to be available off there as OE not repro.
Eventually got them off CTC Forum wanted ad.

Re: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes (can swap for hy-rd’s)

Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 10:04 pm
by BobCatMax
I've seen extremely well priced BB7 mtb brakes on there, and it won't be long before I get a pair for my ss mtb, but never Spykes unless they're rebranded?

Re: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes (can swap for hy-rd’s)

Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2021 4:06 pm
by polarcherry
Bump - just in case anybody new sees this.

Still need a pair

Re: WTD - TRP Spyke mtb brakes (can swap for hy-rd’s)

Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2021 6:29 pm
by Al
Watch out with the direct from China stuff. I bought some bb7 a while a ago and when they turned up they were obvious fakes.