PappaBear Posted April 14, 2011 Share Hi all I've been wondering about this for some time.... which are best? All things equal offcourse... meaning: comparing apples with apples. eg: Top shimano vs Top avid vs Top magura Not going to compare XTR brakes with Juicy 3.0 Please comment as well.... I had Juicy on my previous bike, seemed to fade.... not that potent stopping power which I experienced with Magura (WOW!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycle Factory Posted April 14, 2011 Share Formula brakes by a long shot. In every category they a model they are they class-leaders My link Bike Mob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB MAN Posted April 14, 2011 Share In my opinion the Hope brakes the best disc brakes I have ridden anyone riding Hopes can tell you the exact same thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycle Factory Posted April 14, 2011 Share Formula The One Formula Oro K24 Formula R1 Edited April 14, 2011 by Cycle Factory Store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD 1 Posted April 14, 2011 Share I have Hope tech X2. No more to be said. Oh well a little teaser then: I have used them for the past 18 months. Never had to bleed them and they still work brilliantly like the day I bought them. I have used generic pads but the original hope pads seem to last longer. The hope brake sets are a bit pricey but well worth every penny. Oh and the hope system is super sexy to look at. Hope, hope, hope ,hope - you get the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB MAN Posted April 14, 2011 Share My bud uses EBC pads said they pretty good you should try them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBer wannabee Posted April 14, 2011 Share i did not like my juicys either. I have not tested enough to comment which is best, I am now happy with my shimano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnydabutcher Posted April 14, 2011 Share Shimano XT was the best I ever had. Rated1. Shimano XT2. Formula R13. Avid Juicy ultimate - hated these XT`s felt better than the R1`s - not sure why - but I am sure most people will disagree with me on this but faced with a choice, XT please! Very keen to try Hope! X2 for Xmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted April 14, 2011 Share You forgot the best of them all off the list - FORMULA Keithc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted April 14, 2011 Share Shimano XT was the best I ever had. Rated1. Shimano XT2. Formula R13. Avid Juicy ultimate - hated these XT`s felt better than the R1`s - not sure why - but I am sure most people will disagree with me on this but faced with a choice, XT please! Very keen to try Hope! X2 for Xmas! Did you try the Formula RX's. The R1's dont have the power like the RX but you are saving loads of weight. the XT is very good but the RX's beat them. R1's for the weenies - still got plenty power, RX's for the stopping power hungry. Had hopes, rear was terribly spongy, brake pads didnt last long and they squealed - beautiful machining tho. Edited April 14, 2011 by Tarmac-SL3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skott5 Posted April 14, 2011 Share I have Hope Mono Mini's on my race bike and can't say I've been impressed with them. Looks wise they are killer, but performance wise dissapointing. I know the X2's are in a different league but from what I hear Formula is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted April 14, 2011 Share the avid option is misleading, as it comprises juicys, elixirs and codes. I presume the latter doesnt count for XC purposes, but of the former two..elixir's win hands down. Brilliant brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted April 14, 2011 Share Formula. Best for modulation, feel, setup, weight and heat dissipation. Then Avid Elixir, Hope, Avid Juicy, Some Maguras, Crashing into a tree and then Shimano Edited April 14, 2011 by The Crow Keithc and ScottCM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spark Posted April 14, 2011 Share Avid XX is the worst by far. Replaced mine with Hope before Epic. Very satisfied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wernervdmerwe Posted April 14, 2011 Share +1 for Formulas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted April 14, 2011 Share Formula R1 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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