View Poll Results: Oro Puro or Juicy Ultimate
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Help me choose my new disc brakes.
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Help me choose my new disc brakes.
Its either Formula Oro Puro of Avid Juicy Ultimate.
Comments and opinions on either would be much appreciated. I've pretty much ruled out all other alternatives, so I'd really like it if comments did stick to the two models above.
Thanks in advance.
Links to both brakes:
https://www.formula-brake.it/index2.htm
https://www.sram.com/en/avid/hydrauli...yultimate.php#
Comments and opinions on either would be much appreciated. I've pretty much ruled out all other alternatives, so I'd really like it if comments did stick to the two models above.
Thanks in advance.
Links to both brakes:
https://www.formula-brake.it/index2.htm
https://www.sram.com/en/avid/hydrauli...yultimate.php#
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so that when people come here asking about them, you can be the "leading" authority
so that when people come here asking about them, you can be the "leading" authority
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why don't you share with us why you decided on these two brake sysytems? pros/cons of each? how you think they will complement your current bicycle? finally, why did you eliminate others?
this could be a catalyst for some healthy forum discussion
this could be a catalyst for some healthy forum discussion
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If you're going to bling, bling all the way. Go for the Formula Oro and let us know about them. Translation: be our guinea pigs.
Seriously, from what I've read and understood they are supposed to be some sweet brakes. How readily can you get spare bits, though? Avid should be very easy to get spare parts for, what of the Formulas?
Seriously, from what I've read and understood they are supposed to be some sweet brakes. How readily can you get spare bits, though? Avid should be very easy to get spare parts for, what of the Formulas?
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Get the formulas.
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oopsie, if you are downhill, Avid's Ultimate is the wrong pick, Avid's CODE is the right discs for downhill
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Originally Posted by mx_599
why don't you share with us why you decided on these two brake sysytems? pros/cons of each? how you think they will complement your current bicycle? finally, why did you eliminate others?
this could be a catalyst for some healthy forum discussion
this could be a catalyst for some healthy forum discussion
As for the Avid Ultimate's the helpful guy who's handling my insurance claim suggested I check them out before making a final decision, and from what I have seen they look good too. Hayes I ruled out at an early stage due to negative comments on mtbr.com. Maguras on the other hand I ruled out for pure cosmetic reasons in that I don't like the appearance of the levers.
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Originally Posted by santiago
If you're going to bling, bling all the way. Go for the Formula Oro and let us know about them. Translation: be our guinea pigs.
Seriously, from what I've read and understood they are supposed to be some sweet brakes. How readily can you get spare bits, though? Avid should be very easy to get spare parts for, what of the Formulas?
Seriously, from what I've read and understood they are supposed to be some sweet brakes. How readily can you get spare bits, though? Avid should be very easy to get spare parts for, what of the Formulas?
Originally Posted by wheelhot
oopsie, if you are downhill, Avid's Ultimate is the wrong pick, Avid's CODE is the right discs for downhill
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FWIW, I'm not terribly happy with my juicys given the amount of money I spent on them. They're OK, but not as mind boggling as the hype would suggest. They're just a little too finicky to adjust, really loud on the trail, and while the modulation is, in fact, excellent, the absolute hold of the brakes leaves a bit to be desired with 160mm rotors.
If it's strictly hardpack XC you're riding I suppose they would be a good choice.
If it's strictly hardpack XC you're riding I suppose they would be a good choice.
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Originally Posted by AfterThisNap
FWIW, I'm not terribly happy with my juicys given the amount of money I spent on them. They're OK, but not as mind boggling as the hype would suggest. They're just a little too finicky to adjust, really loud on the trail, and while the modulation is, in fact, excellent, the absolute hold of the brakes leaves a bit to be desired with 160mm rotors.
If it's strictly hardpack XC you're riding I suppose they would be a good choice.
If it's strictly hardpack XC you're riding I suppose they would be a good choice.
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Originally Posted by jst0076
Currently the Oro's have the most votes and as they were my initial choice they are looking to be the favorite. However, parts availability is a very good point. I've just had a look on what I rate as one of the best UK mail order sites and there are no spares listed, but there are for nearly all other brakes. Has anyone else got any thoughts on this? Is it likely to be an issue? You've got me thinking Santiago, I might have to do more research yet.....
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...ODE=&BRAND.ID=
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Originally Posted by santiago
Don't despair. Contact Competitive Cyclist to see what they have for extras.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...ODE=&BRAND.ID=
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...ODE=&BRAND.ID=
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Originally Posted by jst0076
That might be an option if I can't find a UK stockist first. Do competitive cyclist ship stuff overseas?
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Get a 07 Juicy Carbon and spend the extra money on better components, eg Wheels
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This might sound generic. But Shimano makes an excellent hydro imo.
Having tired juicys and XT's (for a short time, just a loop on both)....i far prefer the XT's. They are more linear, whereas the juicy is more progressive i found.
Having tired juicys and XT's (for a short time, just a loop on both)....i far prefer the XT's. They are more linear, whereas the juicy is more progressive i found.
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yeah, Shimano hydros are good. Just never actually owned it.
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Originally Posted by wheelhot
Get a 07 Juicy Carbon and spend the extra money on better components, eg Wheels
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well, its just a better wheelset would save much more grams then braking system
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Originally Posted by wheelhot
well, its just a better wheelset would save much more grams then braking system
Originally Posted by apclassic9
weight & price aside, the Oro's are just cool looking!
Originally Posted by wheelhot
I say the new Hopes are cool looking
I do think I'm pretty much decided on the Oro's, so thanks to everyone that provided comments and/or voted. It might be a while before they arrive and the bike gets built up since they are comming from an insurance claim, but as soon I tried them out I'll post to let you all know how they are.
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Originally Posted by wheelhot
Get a 07 Juicy Carbon and spend the extra money on better components, eg Wheels
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Im giving a suggestion, because Juicy Ultimate is more expensive then Juicy Carbon and since Magura Marta's is out of the question, I figured a lighter wheelset like Stan's ZTR rims would be a better upgrade. Just my opinion though
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Originally Posted by wheelhot
I figured a lighter wheelset like Stan's ZTR rims would be a better upgrade. Just my opinion though
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haiz.... I told you already, its my opinion only. Anyway, if you are looking for XC brakes, my picks are Avid Juicy Ultimate, Hope Mono Mini, Magura Marta SL, Shimano XTR