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Tektro CR720 Cyclocross Cantilever Brake - Black

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- Cold forged alloy
- Black anodized
- For rear or front use, order 2 for a complete set
- With link wire
- With adjusting bolts and bushes
- Adjustable from 25 to 35 mm
- Only 132g

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Product Reviews (7)

Overall Product Rating 4.7 / 5

Fabulous product at a fabulous price.

By Merv

23 Jun 2020

5 / 5

I recommend this product

Made an enormous difference to my braking, now highly efficient and controllable.

Top braking even on stock pads

By Terry

07 Jul 2019

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsSprings can be uneven most likely

ProsPowerful braking with a good feel of modulation and looks

These are even better than the avid shorty ultimate's they replaced after mangled alloy hardware failed from constant adjustment, plus they take the mtb pads, whilst when I'm commuting, touring, etc and are cheaper to replace.

As long as the yolk is not too low (90 degree canti) and the cable ends are filed, oiled and enter into the gussets at the correct angle / length, you will find these brakes really do shine.

I find the yolk is easy to setup once the straddle cable is across, release then insert the brake cable in the top is the best way.

Lastly for perfect alignment, take the arm that is closest to the rim and slightly bend the end of the spring down a mm or two at a time, this will balance the overall tension.

Cracking brakes, more modulation and better feel than V type, plus look better on the Long Haul Trucker.

Good Design

By JH39

08 May 2019

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsFiddly set up with hanger!

ProsWell Made

These cantilevers are good value, but fiddly to set up with the hanger supplied, ensure that correct allen keys are used.
An alternative is to use a simpler hanger such as Suntour or D20 in store.

By Steve

09 Aug 2018

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsWith all cantis you have to fiddle with cable lengths to get them right.

ProsGreat stopping power without discs.

These are great brakes for the price. The pads are not the best and don't show what the brake is capable of. Much easier to set up than the Oryx they replaced. The Oryx aren't actually that bad if set up properly with decent pads but these are just better. I run one bike with these up front and Oryx at the back (for pannier clearance). For pads I've used Ritchey (made by Koolstop!) and Clarkes triple compound, both are great.

By Bodylin

30 May 2018

5 / 5

I recommend this product

I recommend this product as it does exactly what it says it will.

Nice Cantilevers

By Mikael

29 Apr 2017

4 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsSeem to be cheap pads

ProsLooks, adjustment points, price.

Was interested in testing these brakes with my CX bike. Been using BB5 R brakes with poor, fading performance of rear discbrake on my disc/rimbrake (Deore 475 disc hubs/Mavic A119 rims)wheels.
These brakes are my first canti's. Pads seem to be cheap and will be upgraded, brake feel has been good with some fading with the hard pads.

Great

By Avery

26 Apr 2017

4 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsThe grub screws can round out

ProsCheap, good stopping, look nice

Lovely easy to set up brakes. I have them on my cross bike and my vintage mountain bike. Work well, look good and are light enough. At this price? Unbelievable.

Questions & Answers (18)

Does this come with cartridge pad holders / shoes?

By Anonymous

10 Oct 2021

hi the image seems to show the CR520 - shown with one piece pads, I thought the CR720s came with a cartridge shoes to swap the pads easier? Could you confirm which type are supplied

Thanks

SJS Customer Service:

The pads supplied are one piece as per the picture.

JK 11.10.21

Will these work with a 65mm boss spacing and 25mm rims on a early 90s bike?

By Hugh

28 Oct 2020

SJS Customer Service:

Hello, without having your bike in the shop to test fit its impossible to say.

JK 28.10.20

Can I use Kool Stop Dura 2 inserts with these?

By Anonymous

14 Sep 2020

Hi, I am referring to SJS part 31819SLM.
If not, do you have compatible Kool Stop (salmon) inserts?
Thanks

SJS Customer Service:

No, but you can use - SJS Cycles part number : 22296

Thanks - 17/09/20

Are these short pull brakes?

By Akito

14 Sep 2020

Would they work with road brake levers (eg Sora)?

SJS Customer Service:

Hello, yes these would work with your Sora brake levers.

Which levers are best for these please?

By Anonymous

07 Jul 2020

I can buy any lever I like...

SJS Customer Service:

For Flat bar? Something like - SJS Cycles part number : 14892

Thanks - 07/07/20

Would these work on a 90s Dawes 531 steel frame?

By Eanna Byrt

19 May 2020

SJS Customer Service:

yes RT

Is it fit for 26x2.1 tires ?

By Htike kyi

17 May 2020

SJS Customer Service:

Yes, this would be fine.

Thanks - 18/05/20

Carbon rims - what pads can I get for these?

By Jonny

01 Oct 2019

I'll be using these on carbon rims. Which pads would work?

SJS Customer Service:

Hi there,

Unfortunately, we do not have anything that will work with those brakes im afraid.

Thanks.

Currently use Avid Shorty are these a straight swop in respect of fitting the frame connection point

By Geoff

15 Jan 2019

yes, they are cantilever brakes. They ought to fit.

2019/01/16

SJS Customer Service:

yes, they are cantilever brakes. They ought to fit.

2019/01/16

Are these compatible with the Tektro Rl340 brake levers? Thanks

By Jamie

11 Sep 2018

SJS Customer Service:

Hi there,

You should be able to use without an issue, However as we have never done this we cannot say for certain I'm afraid.

Thanks.

Do u get one pair or 2 for this price?

By Brian Robles

28 Jun 2018

Is it a complete set for rear and front or do I need to purchase 2 sets.

SJS Customer Service:

This is for one brake and the fixings.

Thanks

These brakes won't engage rim on front wheel?

By Jeremy Peach

20 Apr 2018

Rear brakes are fine and supplier insists they should work on both wheels. However pads skim tyre even in lowest position.

SJS Customer Service:

Hi there,

Without seeing your bicycle in person we are unable to offer any assistance, we can only recommend your local bike shop may be the best help.

Thanks

Tektro RL520

By Samuel

13 Apr 2018

Hi, may I know Will this Tektro RL520 brakes levers works with? Thank You

SJS Customer Service:

Hi, these will work with Tektro RL520 brake levers. Thanks

Will these work correctly with Shimano 105 ST-5800 levers?

By Piotr

01 Mar 2018

SJS Customer Service:

Hi there,

You should be able to do this without a problem, however we have never tried this so we cannot say for certain.

Thanks.

Tektro CR720 Cyclocross Cantilever Brake.

By Antonio

16 Oct 2017

I need these brakes for both side of the Bike front and rare.

SJS Customer Service:

Hello,

These brakes are suitable for both front a rear use.

Thanks.

Hi, Would This Brake Set Be Suitable For A Classic Dawes Galaxy Touring Bike?

By Andrew Rowe

23 Apr 2017

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

Providing your bike has canti studs and brake levers with a short cable pull then these brakes will be suitable.

Thanks.

Tektro Cr720 Cantilever Brakes

By Alan Jeffries

29 Jul 2016

Do you sell cartridge brake CR720.12
( black ) to fit the above brake?

I need a pair, if possible with Koolstop Salmon pads.

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

These brakes accept V-brake style blocks so most of these type blocks will be compatible. The closest cartridge style blocks we have come with dual compound inserts rather than just the Salmon compound, these are SJSC part number 22265.

Thanks.

Do You Sell Replacement Cable Part For Tektro Cr720?

By Owen Williams

05 Jul 2016

The cable and fastening bolt on my current Tektro wide cantis are very rusted. Do you sell just the cable part for Tektro CR720?

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

These aren't made available as a spare by Tektro unfortunately so we're not able to get hold of this part for you I'm afraid.

Thanks.