Surly Stainless Brake Hanger

This hanger is simply the best. My used bike that I just bought was really dragging the rear cable.
I went into UC and said I need to get a rear brake hanger. Before I told them which one they asked if I wanted the Surly...Yup!
The one catch is that with the long hanger it might be to close for your saddle wire, if you have a "Y" shaped wire. You might need to get a different saddle.
This is only an issue in smaller framed bikes.

Pros: barrell adjuster
very smooth

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 23, 2012
Reviewed by: Stewart C., Oregon

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I've got these on a couple of bikes, and they really help keep the cable/housing in a straighter line, which has improved my rear braking performance immensely. And, they are good looking.
My only issue is that with some grooved ferules, you cannot adjust the barrel adjuster. If you use a 5mm housing, don't use a ferule, and it works great.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 22, 2012
Reviewed by: eric b., Oregon

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Swank solution

Not every bike was designed with cantilevers in mind- and wish more were not. This is the best solution I've seen- looks really good.

Pros: Looks good. Isn't that all cyclists care for?

Cons: I switched bikes and I no longer need it.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 15, 2012
Reviewed by: Paul S., PDX

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This is just what I needed. I did have to bend it to shorten it to work with my setup but that's not the fault of the product.

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 08, 2012
Reviewed by: Daniel R., Washington

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Fits right in the gap of the seat collar. Doesn't take up much space. Is long enough to allow the cable guide to fit easily.

Pros: Simple. Long enough for clearance.

Cons: None really.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 19, 2011
Reviewed by: Daniel P., Washington

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Probably the best saddle bold brake hanger. Plenty long, build in cable adjuster and stainless steel.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: February 26, 2011
Reviewed by: Michael S., Golden, CO

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useful little item

I used this to hang cable housing for cantilever brakes on a Surly crosscheck frame. It mounted easily with no clearance issues. I am now ordering a second one for another project.

Pros: See above. It was easy to mount, seems plenty strong and is lightweight.
The barrel adjuster is nice to have for the rear brake, and it works well.

Cons: It would be better if it were a bit longer to reduce bend (and thus friction) in the cable housing below the saddle. Maybe when the crowds realize how well this works, Surly will make them in different lengths. You could use an extender of some sort if it were crucial.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 17, 2010
Reviewed by: Peter L., Utah

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