Newboy Posted November 12, 2011 Posted November 12, 2011 I need to replace the very old XT brakes on my bike. They really gave me great service from the night I put them on my bike after stage 1 of Sani2C. They have been carried over through 2 bikes. One of the pistons gets stuck and do not want to retract fully despite two competent mechanics trying to sort it out.. I got great service from them but it is time to upgrade. Question now is: XTR or XX? Any opinions or advice?
jannosmit Posted November 12, 2011 Posted November 12, 2011 There were some previous discussions, you can go search for them, but the censensus was that XTR are the ones to have
Zac.A Posted November 12, 2011 Posted November 12, 2011 aren't the new xtr's integrated with the shifters?
Jeepdude Posted November 12, 2011 Posted November 12, 2011 aren't the new xtr's integrated with the shifters?nope...the NEW XTR's are the bomb!!!!!!
MrJacques Posted November 12, 2011 Posted November 12, 2011 I'd go for the new xt with the ice tech rotors. Only a little bit heavier than xtr, but cheaper too. If money isnt a problem, go for the xtr.
Christie Posted November 12, 2011 Posted November 12, 2011 Search the web a bit for reviews and opinions. I've seen a lot of raves over XTR, while not everybody is happy with XX.
Nimby Posted November 12, 2011 Posted November 12, 2011 R1321085460[/url]' post='1529909']I'd go for the new xt with the ice tech rotors. Only a little bit heavier than xtr, but cheaper too. If money isnt a problem, go for the xtr. What he said...
gummibear Posted November 12, 2011 Posted November 12, 2011 Also consider 2012 XT. +1 New XT is very similar to XTR.Breaking on XT is very good and i am heavy.
JasonW Posted November 14, 2011 Posted November 14, 2011 My XX brakes started giving endless problems and needed to have the caliper internals replaced after only 18 months. best options would seem to be either XT (better adjustment range than XTR), Formula R1 (expensive), Hope or Ashima (which I've just had installed).
Newboy Posted November 14, 2011 Author Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks guys. XTR seems to be the thing. Saw the new ones this weekend and must admit I was surprised how good they look. I know with Shimano parts will never be a problem so I am going to stick with them.
Caerus Posted November 14, 2011 Posted November 14, 2011 I'd go for the new xt with the ice tech rotors. Only a little bit heavier than xtr, but cheaper too. If money isnt a problem, go for the xtr. +1
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now