u/Slight-Round-3894

Hi guys,

(Let's ignore manufacture's reputations, brand, materials and QC...)

I was browsing AliExpress and discovered there is this "A design" adapter.
The "G design" is the tradicional one - which Shimano sells.

I'm curious what are your take in it.
The tradicional "G design" works and this safe - but has short comings.
It require longer fasteners - that tend do bend over time
It also relies on alignment-washer - which are kinda bad.

On the other hand this "A design" fix some problems:
- Uses shorter fasteners (less bend)
- Does not require alignment-washers

But I also see drawbacks:
- The adapter becomes part of the force path - it might fail
- Very little material around the holes
- Places the caliper a little lower (good? bad? neutral? Irrelevant?)

What are your take on this?

Prybar: No name/brand - made from 4CR14 from AliEx