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- Extra long reach calliper 55mm to 73mm
- Dual pivot caliper brake set
- Forged alloy arms with adjustable angle cartridge pads
- Quick release mechanism for quick and easy wheel installation
- Weight: 177 grams
- Nutted fitting

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Overall Product Rating 4.9 / 5

Very well made and look good. Easy to fit and work well.

By David Manders

14 Nov 2023

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Very well made and work well. Easy to fit.

SJS Customer Service:

Thank you for your positive product review.
Kind regards, pc 11/2023.

By Ian Gow

22 Oct 2023

5 / 5

I recommend this product

I fitted these to my 1985 Raleigh Classic. They are a great improvement to the original centre pulls. Good stoppers and excellent quality.

Ideal for 27 inch to 700c conversions

By Baggy Bikes

19 Dec 2020

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsPads could be better if a little softer compound is used

ProsExtra drop above 57mm. Robust. Good price

I have bought several sets of these for various restorations and always found them to be well made and robust. Available in nut or Allen key fit they are pretty much the only option for converting some frames built for 27 X 1 1/4 inch wheels to 700c because they have the extra length if your frame needs more than a 57mm drop. They look good when fitted and work well but as other reviewers have said they have improved stopping power if you upgrade the pads. I have had no issues with them in use and will use them again when a build requires them. A nice solid product

37mm tires, fenders, and still caliper brakes.

By mvdejong

15 Oct 2020

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ProsGet caliper brakes even on bikes which support 37mm tires

For over 10 year I have been riding my Surly Long Haul Trucker with the default option of cantilever brakes. I chose the Paul Component's, which are really superb (certainly with the Neo-Retro in front and the Touring in the back), but adjusting them takes time, and not really nice to do during a 100 mile ride. I switched to these Tektro R559's, and they brake as good as the canti's, and give possibly sightly more subtle control. Only disk-brakes would have been better, but that would have required a new frame.

Excellent upgrade

By Philip Masters

22 Apr 2020

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ProsWell made, efficient

Bought to replace old side pull brakes on a steel framed racer. Great improvement in braking and they stay centred.

Excellent

By Bernard

03 Nov 2019

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Pour remplacer des anciens Mafac qui montrent leur limite en mode vélotaf urbain, ces étriers sont juste parfaits : qualité de fabrication, montage facile, efficacité et prix raisonnable Encore bravo à SJS qui propose ces produits à l'écart du mainstream.

Just what was needed on a 1980 Raleigh

By Dave

23 Oct 2019

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Consnone

Proseasy to fit, looks great

Bought the silver to replace olfd centre pull brakes on a 1980 Raleigh racer. had 27" wheels on it, basic cheap set. Trouble getting wheels, tyresin the local bike shops. The brakes didn't work very well.
Bought these to replace and used an old set of 700c wheels.
the bike is transformed.
Definitlety worth the price to upgrade.

Excellent upgrade

By Andrew Strong

20 Feb 2019

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsNone

ProsVery easy to fit and compatible with my original Weinmann brake levers

After trying (without much success) various replacement brake blocks on the original Weinmann sidepull brakes to improve the braking on my much-loved mid-80s road bike (originally fitted with 27 1/4 wheels, now 700c) I fitted these Tektro calipers. They've transformed the braking - much more stopping power and I'm chuffed with the upgrade. Highly recommended!

Decent front replacement for a Twenty

By 4004

28 Sep 2018

4 / 5

I recommend this product

One of the recommended brake replacements for a R20, only works on the front. Keep in mind the different cable routing

By Dave

27 Jun 2018

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsThe drop proved to be too deep for my usage (Raleigh Clubman with 700c wheels)

ProsA great product at a great price

A great product at a great price. The drop turned out to be too deep for my use but St John Street Cycles accepted their return without quibble and provided a more suitable product. Very pleased indeed with the service.

Good brakes and a rare shape.

By Anonymous

17 Jan 2018

5 / 5

I recommend this product

V useful.for an old steel bike. Nb the bolts are thinner than today's so you don't need to drill the frame. We had already drilled ours and it seems fine anyway with bigger holes.

Very good caliper brakes

By kWh

14 Jan 2018

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsBrake pads

ProsSturdy, nice finish, good build

Perfect calipers for old frames with large clearance. Would probably get more stopping power with better pads.

By Dave

18 Nov 2017

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Fitted these to an old Vintage Carlton and was pleasantly surprised by the build quality and how they look. The stopping power is pretty good as well considering the price.

Ideal retrofit for vintage frame

By Andrew

14 Nov 2017

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsNone

ProsVery deep drop, Q/R, nut fitting

Nice quality and reasonably priced deep drop brakeset - currently uprating old much loved 1960s 25.5" steel frame. Perfect fit especially with 'old-fashioned' bolts. Very pleased especially as service was quick and efficient.

Great!

By Samuel Dixon

04 Nov 2017

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Finally found a brake to fit my fixie build that originally had centre pull brakes. Thinking of buying more now for my vintage touring bike

Fantastic braking upgrade

By Andrew Moss

29 Sep 2017

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsNot much

ProsInexpensive, simple , powerful.

The Dawes galaxy now brakes better than it's more modern counter part . Simple to fit . Only minor groan the brake cartridges were black . But that's just looks .

By Robert

21 Jul 2017

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsNone

ProsEasy to fit, great improvement in braking

Ideal for updating an old frame needing deep drop brakes. I use 27 inch wheels, but these brakes give the option to change to 700C in the future. The improved braking performance compared to the old single pivot brakes is impressive.

Secure Fit, Clean Lines, Good Stopping Power: Cheap!

By PaulE

21 Jun 2017

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsNone

ProsPerfect for replacing old Weimanns

I bought these to replace (missing) brakes from a steel frame and to use with 27" wheels and chrome mudguards and they really couldn't be better The stock pads that other people have replaced seem to be okay, but let's see how it goes, loaded up, on a steep descent eh?

Works Well For Vintage Bikes

By Plum

03 Jun 2017

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsCheap Pads, a bit flexy.

ProsReally Long, quite adjustable, quick-release.

The calipers are flexy under heavy load but that is to be expected with such a long caliper. This can easily be compensated for by keep a reasonably tight clearance. I did find changing the pads to Swisstop very beneficial.

The quick release is useful but a little harder to use than than others I have.

All round excellent value for a product of this quality.

By James Rowan

26 May 2017

4 / 5

I recommend this product

I bought these brakes to replace the original Weinmann 730s on my 1960 Elswick Hopper Whirlwind, which were impossible to centralise and were not inspiring confidence in braking. The Tektros appear well made, they look good, they were a direct swap and were easy to set up. The improvement in braking performance is huge. I can lock both wheels if I try. Thoroughly recommended.

Good Sservice Ordered Wrong Parts And Found Them Very Helpfull With Reurns And Re Order

By p vaughan

03 May 2017

5 / 5

I recommend this product

as above

Strong, Long Reach Brakes

By Anonymous

31 Mar 2017

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsNot found any yet

ProsLong reach, no recessed fitting, easy to install and adjust.

Needed to replace brakes on old bike going from 27" to 700c, these were ideal, very long reach, easy to fit and so much more powerful than the original ones, would strong recommend. Delivery was very fast and price was excellent.

Tektro Very Deep Drop Caliper Brakes

By Colin

03 Feb 2017

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsNone so far

ProsFitted perfectly, look great and work well.

Great set of brakes that perfectly fitted my 1980's Tour De France Replica bike with updated 700c rims. No need to drill out the existing fixing holes either. The brakes look good and are easily fitted and adjusted.

Great Brakes For Older Road Bikes

By Mika

01 Jul 2016

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Consbrake pads not that great?

Prosmounts on vintage bikes, great reach for older frames, easy installation and great performance

I got these for a vintage road bike after learning the hard way about brake reach... These would easily install on my old frame with the nut mount and could reach the rim which is a bit further away in these older frames. I have yet to fine tune the brakes but as is they are already a huge improvement to my old brakes. Will have to try out whether better brakes pads (as some have indicated) give even better performance.

Tektro R559

By John Lamb

29 Jun 2016

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsNone

ProsQuality , easy to set up with centring adjustment and very good price .

Great value brake calipers . took ten minute's to fit an set up fronts on a Raleigh Twenty with a 451 alloy rim . performance very good . well worth the money .

Best Brakes For Upgrading To 700C Wheels

By Old prune

24 Nov 2014

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Consnone

Prosquality and performance

I needed brakes with a long reach to convert my 1979 Dawes "Lightning" to use 700c wheels. These were the perfect choice, smart design, well made and good finish. Contrary to what I was told, these do have a centering screw adjuster which takes a small Allen key. These brakes are very effective and are far superior to the old Weinmann 730 brakes they replaced. The shoes also have a fine screw adjuster whereby they can be angled. Good value for money.

As Good As It Gets...

By Anonymous

19 Jun 2013

5 / 5

ProsDoes what its supposed to fo, stop you real quick.

Right, i'm training up for my 4th PBP (ParisBrestParis) and I've used old school Mafac's with Koolstop til now have bought a pair of these when the first hit the shores in the States (refitted with Koolstop). These get the job done, and just to offend the sensiblilities of "hear snobs", these are on my RENE HERSE. It isn't how it looks, its how good its works.

Good Quality

By Captain Vegetable

01 Mar 2013

4 / 5

I recommend this product

Good quality brakes, were nearly the only one I could find with that reach, so I was a bit suspicious, but they are very good for the price.

Thank Goodness

By Rik Middleton

20 Nov 2012

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsHaven't found them yet

ProsBuild quality and efficiency.

Like most of your reviewers I was fixing up a good old steel frame. Mine was from the very late 50's when all was 27". I wasn't expecting much from a cheapish set of brakes with arms longer than normal. They are superb. Solidly built arms give great power with no elasticity and of course with bolt on they're just right for this sort of frame. I've still got Weinmann 730s. How did we ever stop with those???

Just The Job.

By Mark

12 Nov 2012

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Consbrake block covers for the silver versions are black contrary to what the picture shows

ProsExcellent quality and finish

Like some of the other reviewers I'm rebuiling and old 60's racer and need extra long reach due to new 700c wheels. The fact that the fitting isn't countersunk also means that they are just the job. Only gripe is that I chose the silver versions and the brake pads don't have silver covers like in the picture. they are black and came in plastic resealable bags rather than the manufacturers cardboard packaging. I presume this is why they are cheaper through SJS than other outlets. So i'll end up spending the money I saved on buying the brake blocks with the silver covers, shame.

Surprising Quality

By John

02 Nov 2012

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Prosquality, design, QR

I had to buy these brakes because I am rebuilding my old Cinelli racer and an extra deep drop was needed for the calipers to reach the 700c rims. I wondered if the brakes would be poor quality considering that I was paying about the same as would be the price of very secondhand offerings. I was very releaved when the brakes arrived, the quality and fit seem excellent. I'm still building the bike so I can't comment on functionality and use.

Excellent Brakes: High Quality, Easy Mounting And Adjusting

By Holger A. Kastler

15 Sep 2012

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Consnone

Proseverything

For a long time I was searching for such brakes: long reach, oldschool mounting and high brake power. I bought the silver ones and mounted them on a 1980s road bike (I rebuilt up completely) with a classic and kind of 'difficult' steel frame. The brakes work very well, have been easy to mount and adjust. I also mounted SKS Chromoplastic Fenders which is no problem with these brakes.
I just love my new brakes, they are both more powerful and beautiful than the old Weinmann mid pull brakes.
Fair price here on SJS Cycles and fast delivery to Germany. Thanks!

Retro Fixie Build

By Andy

07 Aug 2012

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsThe black ones are more expensive, why???

ProsStopping power, look, good fit

I bought these brakes for my old Raleigh Medale that I was making into a fixed gear. They are great and with the nut fixing are a perfect replacement. Awesome.

Brake Upgrade

By Matt

23 Jul 2012

4 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsBlocks and pads need upgrade

ProsIdeal to upgrade to 700c wheels

These brakes proved ideal for a restoration of a Racing Cycle originally with 27 x 1 1/4 steel wheels. Replaced with Mavic 700c and a set of these brakes with Shimano blocks and Swissstop pads. Performance is now excellent.

No Drilling Needed...

By Max

12 Jul 2012

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Cons'click-switch' kind of break release feels a bit cheap...

Prosbrake shoes, mudguard clearance

This very long reach calipers are excellent for upgrading an steel frame that has only 6mm fork crown/seat stay drilling. Had no problems with mounting the nutted version and fitting the fenders and adjusting the brakes. Gives a clean look, although they are very long.
Breaking is pretty good as well.

These breaks are not the cheapest, but worth their money.

By guitarpete247

27 May 2012

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Prosgreat looking and quality brakes.

A nice looking caliper set that went on within 1/2 an hour of me receiving them. Easy fit and set up adding a degree of class to my old bike. Just waiting for a little extra money to get some 700c wheels which is why I went for these brakes, to fit 700c wheels to a frame designed for 27".

Excellent Brakes

By Richard

27 May 2012

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsNone

ProsGood stopping power, good design

I fitted these to my Ridgeback Voyage touring bike, replacing the original cantilever brakes. They were straightforward to fit and look good. My mudguards sitting easily underneath. They are very good brakes giving excellent stopping power on the hills of Yorkshire where I regularly cycle.

Excellent Brake Calipers

By Steve

13 Oct 2011

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Extra Long reach calipers is really useful, enables me to use these brakes on my Dahon with no problem. Fenders can be mounted under the calipers too with good clearance.

Questions & Answers (32)

can i buy the longer bolt separately? (so i can get 2 front brakes from this kit)

By Erik S

28 Sep 2023

SJS Customer Service:

Hi
Thank you for your enquiry. You should be able to us our item number 24266, if you input this number into the search box it will take you straight to it.
Kind Regards. JP 28/09/23

Would these fit a Dawes Vantage touring bike with 32 to 35mm tyres?

By Ray

30 May 2023

Hi looking to replace my cantilever brakes on my Dawes Vantage touring bike as finding it difficult and time consuming setting the cantilever brakes and adjusting them. Would these be easy to fit and set up as a replacement? Thanks

SJS Customer Service:

Hello & thank you for your enquiry.
I can confirm that the Tektro R559 caliper brake set will work for up to 35mm tyres & for your proposed purpose.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards, PC 30/5/23.

Does it come with moon washers

By Michael Lam

24 Sep 2022

Does it come with moon washers? If not, which moon washer should I choose to use with it?

SJS Customer Service:

Hi
Thank you for your enquiry. Yes, this caliper brakeset is supplied with the moon washers. We hope this helps.
Kind Regards. JP 26/09/22

What is the diameter of the bolt, please?

By Anonymous

30 Jul 2020

SJS Customer Service:

The bolts diameter using my vernier is approx 6mm

Brompton Question

By Rahul Macwan

25 Jul 2020

Hi can this be used on a Brompton with its mudguards? Ps don’t worry about the wiring I’ll take care of that.

SJS Customer Service:

Its possible, the pad drop is Drop 54-68mm on OE calipers, these are 55-73mm so that should be fine, you may need to tweak the moon washers etc and obviously the cabling will be opposite.

Thanks - 28/07/20

What equivalent product would you recommend for tyres over 35mm in width?

By David

23 May 2020

SJS Customer Service:

Hi, caliper brakes are not normally used with large diameter tyres. You would normally use cantilever, V or disc brakes to achieve tyre clearance. Thanks

Will these work ok with Campagnolo brake levers (9 speed)

By Nick

09 Apr 2020

SJS Customer Service:

Hi, yes they should be fine. Thanks 10/04/2020

What's the length of the bolt?

By Anonymous

19 Mar 2020

This question's already been asked but I needed more clarity. 48mm front or 29mm rear, is that the length of the whole bolt, tip to tip, or is it length of the part of the bolt that sticks out from the callipers (the spare length which will go through the frame?

Thanks so much!

SJS Customer Service:

Hi, it is the length of the bolt that sicks out of the back of the caliper to the end of the thread. Thanks 20/03/20

Is it possible to use the Tektro R559 with 37-622 tyres ? If not, with 32-622 tyres ? Thanks, Mark

By Mark

25 Aug 2019

SJS Customer Service:

Hi there,

These brakes can only be used with tyres up to 35mm.

Thanks.

Bolt length

By tim jones

18 May 2019

How long are the bolts for both front and back brake ?

SJS Customer Service:

These are 29mm and 48mm
Thanks - 20/05/19

Would these calipers fit a Mark 1 Moulton Standard please?

By Ben

04 May 2019

SJS Customer Service:

We simply we not know as we have no dealings with Moulton!

Thanks - 07/05/19

can use these on my vintage peugeot pfn10?

By Christophe Reiland

25 Mar 2019

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,
yes they should work fine on your bike.
Thanks

max tyre size

By felix

06 Jan 2019

HI,

Im trying a 650 conversion and want to use some panaracer tyres which i think come in at 44c (1.75"), do you think they'd fit?

Cheers,
Felix

SJS Customer Service:

Hi

Thank you for your enquiry, unfortunately these brakes can only be used with tyres up to 35mm.

Regards 09/01/19

Is this sold as a pair?

By Con

02 Nov 2018

SJS Customer Service:

Hi

Thank you for your enquiry, this particular caliper brake set is sold as a pair. Regards 05/11/18

how long does it take to ship within UK?

By Anonymous

21 Sep 2018

to Cardiff

SJS Customer Service:

Standard UK Delivery
Please do not choose this service if you order is urgent! Normally takes 2 to 5 working days by Royal Mail or Parcel Force. Large parcels delivered to the Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland will incur extra charges!

Express Delivery
Please Note: Delivery will take 24 to 48 hours. Parcels will be delivered Monday to Friday. Express orders placed before 2pm Monday to Friday will be despatched on the same day. Express service is not available for the Highlands, Islands or Northern Ireland. Our courier will require a signature on delivery. Please supply a contact telephone number. This service is trackable.

Thanks

How many securing points are there?

By Anonymous

19 Sep 2018

My old Apollo Transfer comes with a V-brake but am looking to upgrade to this. Just wondering if there is only one central bolt to be secured to the frame with this brake?

SJS Customer Service:

HI there,

Yes there is only one central bolt.

Thanks.

Which replacement brake blocks would fit these?

By Anonymous

18 Jul 2018

SJS Customer Service:

Hi there,

Any brake blocks that say they are specified for shimano in general, rather than specific models, should fit.

Thanks.

Convert to "Recessed"?

By Mr Nut

19 Nov 2017

I have a frame fitted with recessed tektro r315 callipers which are too short (to accommodate mudguards) - could I remove the bolts from the R315's and use them to fit the R559's to the frame?

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

The bolts in both the R315 and R559 brakes are removable and interchangeable so in theory this is possible, but it is not something we have tested as a means to accommodate mudguards so unfortunately we do not know how well this would work.

Thanks.

Can this be fitted on a 2016 Fuji touring road bike?. Not sure if i need nutted or recessed.

By Duncan

02 Aug 2017

SJS Customer Service:

If you have the bike you can look, if you are unsure please email photographs of the back of the frame and fork behind the brake. I will send you an email with some photos to explain.

Can I Use These Brakes With A 50Mm-Wide Tyre?

By Neill

21 Apr 2017

SJS Customer Service:

Hello,

Unfortunately these brakes can only be used with tyres up to 35mm.

Thanks.

Are These Compatible With Any Sti Drop Levers?

By Anonymous

14 Jan 2017

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

These will be compatible with any STI levers that use a standard cable pull for caliper brakes.

Thanks.

Recommended Flat-Bar Levers

By Tom

18 Nov 2016

Could you recommend a set of flat bar levers that would work well with these? I'm looking for power over pad clearance. Preferably silver.

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

The best flat bar levers suitable for use with these brakes would be the Cane Creek levers which are SJSC part number 16148. We also do a Shimano set that are less that will also work quite well, these are SJSC part number 28791.

Thanks.

Brake Caliper Rim Size Max ?

By RichB

09 Oct 2016

Tektro R559 Caliper Brake 55-73 mm Very Deep Drop Nut Fitting

Will these work on 30mm Rims ?

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

These brakes should be suitable for a 30mm wide rim, but that is as wide a rim as we'd recommend fitting.

Thanks.

Nutted, Not Recessed

By Anonymous

15 Feb 2016

Hi there,

I'm very much interested in using this system on an old frame from the 80's.

I saw on Tektro's website that they have this model available in Recessed and nutted version. I just wanted confirmation before ordering that this is indeed the nutted version that is compatible with older frames.

Thanks and best regards.

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

I can indeed confirm that these are the nutted version of the brakes suitable for use on older frames.

Thanks.

Do These Fit A Brompton?

By philip

29 Dec 2015

Hello, just wondered if these would fit a Brompton?

SJS Customer Service:

Hi, This is something we have no experience of fitting. Note the cable feed on a Brompton is from underneath the calliper. We wold not recommend these brakes for this use.

Is The Drop Dimension Between Centre Of Brake Pivot And Rim Vertical C

By Alan Ball

17 Dec 2015

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

The drop is indeed measured from the centre of the brake pivot bolt to the centre of the rim's braking surface.

Thanks.

Single Tekro R559?

By Stephen Readman

21 Aug 2015

Hi,

I only need the rear caliper (black or silver) do you sell a single?

Stephen.

SJS Customer Service:

Hi sorry we only have them as pairs.

Hi, Can I Use These With Dia Compe 204 Non Aero Levers?

By Anonymous

02 May 2015

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

Yes you can use those levers with these brakes as they both operate with the standard calliper brake cable pull.

Thanks.

Compatibility

By Anonymous

08 Dec 2014

Are these compatible with Shimano Tiagra ST4603 levers?

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

Yes these brakes will work fine with any Shimano STI levers.

Thanks.

Do These Brakes Have A Centering Adjustment Screw?

By peter

21 Oct 2014

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

No I'm afraid these do not have a centering adjustment screw.

Thanks.

Cyclocross Tyre

By laurent

14 Mar 2014

I am planning to put them on a road bike and fit to some 700X32 cyclocross tyre. Would it work?

Thank you

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

These brakes have good clearance for calliper brakes so you should be fine fitting 32mm tyres into them.

Thanks.

Length Of Securing Rod

By martin

05 Mar 2014

re tektro 559 could you please let me know the length of the securing bolt ie where it goes through the frame points on these

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

The length of the securing bolt for the longer one is 50mm, the length of the securing bolt for the shorter one is 28mm.

Thanks.