sharkysa Posted October 31, 2011 Share Hubbers, I need advice on this one. Question marks indicate where I am unsure. Frame/Shock/Seatpost/Handlebars - specialized Brakes - either XTR or Formula R1? Rear Derailleur/Front Derailleur/Cluster/Triggers/2x10 - SRAM or XTR? Wheels - Roval Carbon fibre Pedals - XTR Tyres - Schwalbe snake skin please help, Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bman Posted October 31, 2011 Share Formula R1's definately!! XTR Groupset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnydabutcher Posted October 31, 2011 Share If you are going for light weight - Go R1 on the brakes. Stopping power - I would rather go for XTR or even XT. If you do shimano brakes - go Shimano groupset as well. If r1 - go Sram - no reason - I just prefer Sram. Its all about your personal style/preference - dont copy anyone else for the sake of it. I threw the R1`s off my Morewood Zula and changed to Hope M4. Do what suits you! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterg Posted October 31, 2011 Share XT/XTR no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Kotze Posted October 31, 2011 Share SRAM XX is the way to go. I have used SRAM on my downhill, marathon and Tallboy without fail. The XX Avid Brakes (2010) are as lately been giving some issues. I have to say that I have ridden the 2012 XTR with 8" rotor with the "so called" ice breaks and was not impressed at all. It takes some time before there is real breaking power. I have been riding two rings for more than a year now and have not had to consider going back to three rings. Getting the combination front and rear is key. Rear 11-36 and front 39-26 as the 42-28 you need to bear in mind that your 36 rear needs to make up for the gears that are lost. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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