Avid arch rivals

ishaw

Gold Trader
GT Fan
Feedback
View
I've recently bought a set, curious to know what advantage they offer over normal v brakes.
 
let me explain at least one
Avid Accu Push Rival and Supreme 1999.jpg
is to keep pads parallel to the rim sidewall

Force vector alignment is, as explained to keep both arms and pads but also the pressure symmetric to the wheel.
 
Last edited:
BTW I do love them, the Supreme of course even more
AvidARch Rival und Supreme aus BW2000.jpg


BTW, there was just in saison 2000 a SRAM V-Brake with an integrated composites booster available, also to keep both arms in parallel.
SRAM 2000 Dealer Catalog 12b.jpg
 
Last edited:
Supreme versions are the best rim brake I’ve used. So powerful when matched with ceramic rims and Avid ultimate levers.
 
Mine aren't Supremes. Not sure if it's just my connection but can't see the pics of the composite ones. Will try at home.

So basically these are avids take on the parallel linkage Shimano brakes. And I'd imagine the arch also acts a bit like a booster?
 
Back
Top