Originally Posted by Raiyn
I've dealt with both the MX-1's and the Avid's and I can tell the difference IMHO the Avid's are a marginally superior brake.
An observation:
A wise MTB'er will carry an extra brake cable with them to prevent onebrakitis.
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If your "onebrakitis" comment was directed @ me, then I must correct you misunderstanding. My brakes are hydraulics, soooooo the extra brake line wouldn't do me a hellova lotta good, would it? Maybe I should carry a bleed kit, pint of DTE Lite oil, and that extra line you mentioned in order to stay "wise".
PS. before everyone dismisses all other mechanical brakes, except the Avid's, may I point out that the '04 Hayes MX1's & MX2's have all ball bearing components too. They cost less because they're not paying out enormous advertising $$$ like Avid is. Don't get me wrong, Avid makes great brakes, but so do other companies.... Just a thought to ponder.
