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Brakes worked well from day 1. Set up easy.

Ciamillo Design, LLC is a manufacturer specializing in custom super-light road cycling components, established in 2002. With over 30 years of expertise in CNC machining and carbon fiber molding, the company produces a range of high-performance products, including the L8 Ultra Road Brakes, Ciamillo Brakes, and Ciamillo Cranks. Each component is crafted in the USA, utilizing in-house CNC machining, anodizing, and carbon fiber compression molding processes. Ciamillo Design caters to cycling enthusiasts and professionals seeking lightweight, high-quality components tailored to their specific needs. The company’s offerings include various models of brakes and cranksets, such as the Zero Gravity and Gravitas, which are known for their innovative design and superior performance. By providing customizable solutions and accommodating specialized requirements, Ciamillo Design aims to enhance the cycling experience for customers building custom road bikes.
Reviewers consistently report positive experiences with Ciamillo Design, LLC. Customers often highlight brakes, ciamillo, brake, years.
A minority mention drawbacks around never, refund, received, brakes. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with an average rating of 3.9 stars across 55 reviews.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
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Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 3.9 | 55 | 100% | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Jun 2025.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
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| Jul 24 | 1.0 | 1 |
| Aug 24 | — | 0 |
| Sep 24 | — | 0 |
| Oct 24 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Nov 24 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Dec 24 | — | 0 |
| Jan 25 | — | 0 |
| Feb 25 | — | 0 |
| Mar 25 | — | 0 |
| Apr 25 | — | 0 |
| May 25 | 1.0 | 1 |
| Jun 25 | 1.0 | 2 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 55 most recent reviews.
“Thank you Ted for your exceptional customer support”
“Not only have they failed to ship my order, but they're also ignoring my refund requests”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Sports Equipment.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Service | Quality | Delivery | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 out of 5 (good) | 33 out of 100 | 4.3 out of 5 (good) | 3.6 out of 5 (good) | 3.1 out of 5 (fair) | — | 55 | |
| 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 0% | 343 | |
| 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | — | — | 0% | 43 | |
| 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 4.8 out of 5 (good) | — | 25 | |
| 4.0 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.1 out of 5 (good) | 3.0 out of 5 (fair) | 3.8 out of 5 (good) | — | 25 |
Bottom line: Ciamillo Design, LLC is #5 of 5 on overall rating in this group. On delivery, ONE Sports Warehouse scores higher (5.0 vs 3.1).
55 reviews of Ciamillo Design, LLC. Filter by what matters to you.
Thank you Ted for your exceptional customer support! I bought a Ciamillo zero gravity brake set a few years back. I've always been very happy with these brakes. Recently had to contact the company for a replacement spring . Great experience and fast support! This is a great "Made in the USA" company of high-end performance products. Highly recommended! Maarten
Absolutely outstanding experience! The new bicycle calipers are phenomenal in quality and performance. But what truly sets this company apart is the unparalleled service provided by Ciamillo. I had the unique opportunity to communicate directly with him – the man behind the brand! It's rare to find a company where you can engage with the founder himself. The personalized attention and commitment to excellence are evident in every aspect of their service. Highly recommend to any cycling enthusiast!
Ordered a set of custom brake calipers. Had a little delay on shipping but received the calipers and they exceeded my expectations. Also in the process of installing, I lost the adjuster on the rear and Ted was nice enough to send me a replacement right away. He also talked me through a couple of technical issues I was having. I would definitely buy from again.
Was using my bike with the new titanium G23 brakes coming down a long hill with a tailwind: I was flying. There is a 90 degree turn at the bottom. A mountain biker was came around the corner and was totally in the middle of the road not paying attention to anything so I had to reach for my brakes very hard. I was able to confidently stop in time and avoid a major collision. MTB guy said "Sorry dude." So not only are the brakes light as all get out but can pull down from speed quickly. I've also have the L8 and L8 Ultras which are lighter still. With each new design I have seen subtle improvements, exceptional light weight, and darn good braking.
I purchased a set of L8 Ultra calipers in the summer of 2022, and unfortunately the front caliper was damaged in a race crash in September of that year. I contacted Ted to inquire about a replacement, and was blown away by his offer to replace the caliper free of charge! There were some delays in receiving the replacement, but Ted is an artisan who also relies on other providers for components. Ted is a great guy, and very easy to communicate with - all you have to do is give him a ring, and he is almost always sure to answer. I highly recommend Ted to anyone looking for a lightweight, made in the USA, high performance brake caliper!
I think Ted Ciamillo's customer service is top, I give it 5 stars
just received the gravitas 13.1 carbon cranks from ted. beautiful work, the carbon shows through nicely. the weight is 286.7g on my gram scale, amazingly light cranks. this is the last part i need for a sub 12lb build of a titanium framed bike. weight weenies unite!
Ted Ciamillo makes ultra-light brakes for road bikes and the Brompton folding bike from England. I wanted to use the B1 brake for Brompton on my T Line Urban. The pair consisting of front and rear brake weighs only 133 g. That is about 250 g less than the standard brakes. I feel that the braking performance is just as good. My goal is to get the Brompton T Line under 7 kg. The weight saving on the brakes definitely helps. The communication with Ted Caimiello went very well. Ted usually answered quickly (a few minutes to hours, he lives in a time zone six hours away from me). Delivery was delayed due to organisational issues and I was beginning to fear the same thing happening to me that may have happened to other reviewers in the past. Our communication remained professional and solution oriented and eventually the brake was shipped and delivered. Thank you very much Ted! 27 March 2023 - Date of order and payment 03 May 2023 - Date of dispatch (US Postal) 12 May 2023 - Date of delivery (DHL)
Awesome experience great brakes quick responses I'm a frequent customer.
I knew Ciamillo brand when they launch zero gravity Gravitas SL back in early 2010, can’t remember exact year. Until recently, I have finally got my hand on a pair of Ciamillo B1 brakes. The quality is amazing, the finishing on the carbon fibre is so good specially the edges, although it’s not cheap, considering the time and effort has been put into it, I think it is worth it. Will update when installed on my Brompton.
There is a lot of turmoil and mixed reviews of past transactions about Ted and his brand, but I really wanted to get my hands in this new brakes. I had direct communication with him and i got a great deal on the very last model , I did my order , and yes, I DID had to wait several weeks until finally I get shipment confirmation ,so between some order delays , and some patience mixed , I have to say Ted always replied , when the brakes arrived I was more than amazed, amazing construction and weight , easy to install and to set! Ultra L8 such an amazing piece of art! i will update about the durability and performance in 6months time. Thanks Ciamillo !
Installed B1 brakes on my beloved Brompton, with SwissStop Flash Evo pads. What a relief to shed the clunky stock brakes. The carbon fiber brakes may be overkill in a way, but their "mad genius" design fits perfectly on this insane folding bike. Every detail of the brakes is so well conceived, and the performance is great, with powerful stopping as well as light modulation.
I have been using the G20 brakes for about 3 years. This brakeset is being used with Campagnolo levers. These levers were a big improvement over the Campy brakes. I found the Ciamillo brakes offered much better stopping power with my Mavic carbon wheels. Setup was key to getting the brakes to function at their best. I was initially frustrated with the performance. When I went back and re-read the installation instrucions, that made all the difference. Moving the set screw in or out to adjust clearance is key to getting optimal performance from these brakes.
Ted has gone above and beyond. He originally sent the wrong brakes by pure mistake due to his high workload and issues. He totally rectified this and sent a new pair all the way to the U.K. what a kind, thoughtful and honourable human. Well done Ted keep doing what you do mate.
I've been riding my Lekki8s for years and could not be happier. When a minor issue developed with one of them, Ted took the time to troubleshoot with me over the phone and was able to diagnose and offer a solution in minutes. If I ever buy another rim brake bike these are the only brakes going on it.
I purchased the L8 ultra directly from Ted. I used them for about 3 months but after not being able to get enough power out of them I contacted Ted for some advice. Although I had no intention on returning them, Ted offered to exchange them for the Lekki8. The Lekki8s are way more powerful, adjustable and superlight weight. I’m really happy now. More than anything, I appreciate Ted’s commitment to make his customers happy. I will definitely be back for more. Thanks
Ted is very responsive to my query regarding the Micro brakes. Managed to resolve my technical issue on balancing the front brake pads. I think Ted's operating principle of Company ownership, passion and staying within reach of customers is the mark of Excellence. Keep up the great work Ted! Steve
Ciamillo Design, LLC is a manufacturer specializing in custom super-light road cycling components, established in 2002. With over 30 years of expertise in CNC machining and carbon fiber molding, the company produces a range of high-performance products, including the L8 Ultra Road Brakes, Ciamillo Brakes, and Ciamillo Cranks. Each component is crafted in the USA, utilizing in-house CNC machining, anodizing, and carbon fiber compression molding processes. Ciamillo Design caters to cycling enthusiasts and professionals seeking lightweight, high-quality components tailored to their specific needs. The company’s offerings include various models of brakes and cranksets, such as the Zero Gravity and Gravitas, which are known for their innovative design and superior performance. By providing customizable solutions and accommodating specialized requirements, Ciamillo Design aims to enhance the cycling experience for customers building custom road bikes.
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