Disc Brake Shootout
02-23-07, 09:57 PM
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if money was no object i'd go for those badass shimano XTR brakes with the integrated brake shifter thingies.
those are sweet.
those are sweet.
02-23-07, 11:47 PM
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damn those rotors look sexy, would really love the lever and caliper silver part to be painted in gold or black or mix 
02-24-07, 01:03 AM
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Just switched from Hayes MX4 mechanicals to Juicy 7 hydros. Way better feel!! Locked up is stilll locked up, no better drag factor, but the better modulation sure make its easier to feel a "sweet" spot!!
02-24-07, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by wheelhot
Whats wrong with telling what happen.
Originally Posted by wheelhot
Seriously, dont post the tombstone pic about me anymore, Its really rude
02-24-07, 05:25 AM
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Big vote for hope brakes--Any of them depending on riding style or bike.
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02-24-07, 06:59 AM
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No tombstone. No tears. Just truths.
Okay make this easier, stop posting pics bout me. Its irritating
02-24-07, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by R. Danneskjöld
02-24-07, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mirona
Dude, that's the funniest thing I've seen in a while.
02-25-07, 09:21 PM
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That Hope system pictured above is really nice.
I have 2 favorites for disk brakes though.
1 each for 2 different uses.
The first is for the everyday rider who probably doesn't compete, but rides hard and wants a good reliable brake system with parts availble anywhere as well as having easy maintenence and set up etc.
The Avid Mechanical disks shine here.
Throw in some good cables, Wavy rotors and high quality pads, and these brakes will perform extremely well in most situations.
I do travel quite a bit and like to ride pretty much everywhere with out having to worry about locating parts etc, so these are the brakes I ride on with all of the fore mentioned modifications to them.
They just work well and are extremely reliable.
My other favorite is the Avid Juicy seven with the addition of Galfer Wavy rotors and pads.
The Galfer pads even get rid of that annoying Avid brake noise.
The modulation and all out stopping power make these brakes shine.
If I were still racing regularly, I'd be running these for sure.
Just can't beat them for the money.
I have 2 favorites for disk brakes though.
1 each for 2 different uses.
The first is for the everyday rider who probably doesn't compete, but rides hard and wants a good reliable brake system with parts availble anywhere as well as having easy maintenence and set up etc.
The Avid Mechanical disks shine here.
Throw in some good cables, Wavy rotors and high quality pads, and these brakes will perform extremely well in most situations.
I do travel quite a bit and like to ride pretty much everywhere with out having to worry about locating parts etc, so these are the brakes I ride on with all of the fore mentioned modifications to them.
They just work well and are extremely reliable.
My other favorite is the Avid Juicy seven with the addition of Galfer Wavy rotors and pads.
The Galfer pads even get rid of that annoying Avid brake noise.
The modulation and all out stopping power make these brakes shine.
If I were still racing regularly, I'd be running these for sure.
Just can't beat them for the money.
03-02-07, 12:10 PM
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So I just finished installing my Juicy 7's last night (had to get a different mount than it came with), and took 'em out for the standard "bed-in" procedure.
Man, I'm impressed. It's like an entirely new bike. I don't know why I stayed with my V-brakes so long. Confidence is much improved as well, knowing that these brakes will stop me on a dime.
Man, I'm impressed. It's like an entirely new bike. I don't know why I stayed with my V-brakes so long. Confidence is much improved as well, knowing that these brakes will stop me on a dime.
