eeBrakes Caliper Brakeset - Bike Build

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I've run the eeBrakes G4 on my road race bike for a full season of criteriums and long road races and they've stayed consistent through hard braking zones without any fade. The center mounted cable path noticeably reduces drag at speed, and the wider rim compatibility meant I didn't have to rethink my wheel choice to run them."

Rim brakes have been written off by a lot of riders chasing disc brake performance, but the Cane Creek eeBrakes Caliper Brakeset makes a strong case for staying the course, especially for climbers and time trialists who prioritize weight above all else. Built through Cane Creek's partnership with eeBrakes, this caliper brings a boutique weight saving design to a wider audience without diluting the engineering that made it desirable in the first place.

The caliper body combines forged high grade aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel components, a mix chosen to maximize stiffness relative to weight, which directly improves modulation and braking power at the lever. The Cross Cable Path routes the cable through the center of the caliper rather than to the side, reducing aerodynamic drag, a meaningful detail for time trial and triathlon setups where every watt counts. The G4 update widens rim compatibility to 22 to 28mm, adds a stiffer black arch spring for more predictable lever feel, and introduces a one-piece center adjuster with built-in resistance for tool-less, drift-free adjustment.

Riders should confirm their frame uses a standard center mount system before installing, and note that this brakeset pairs with Campy, Shimano, and SRAM levers as well as Shimano-style brake pads, though pads are sold separately.

For road racers, time trialists, and triathletes looking to shave weight without moving to disc brakes, the eeBrakes Caliper Brakeset is a proven, race tested option worth the investment.