Is it Worth Upgrading to a 4 Piston Brake System for Your E-bike?
Is it Worth Upgrading to a 4 Piston Brake System for Your E-bike?
Have you ever wondered if upgrading your bike to a 4-piston brake system is worth the money? let’s put it to the test.
Video Summary
Is it Worth Upgrading to a 4 Piston Brake System for Your E-bike?
- The video explores whether upgrading to a four-piston brake system for an e-bike is worth the cost and if it significantly improves performance.
- The host took the route of having a bike shop install the four-piston brake system on his bike. The cost was around $660, which includes the four-piston brake system and 203mm rotors.
- Alternatively, individual parts can be purchased from Amazon or a bike shop to install the brake system yourself. The brake system alone costs about $118 per brake, and the 203mm rotors cost around $28 through Amazon. Additional brackets may also be needed, costing about $10 each.
“Do you need to upgrade to a four-piston brake system? I mean, I think for most of us, no.”