awesme Posted May 16, 2012 Share Hi guys Looking at the next upgrade to my wheels. Thinking either XT Brakes with the ice-tech rotors or xt (maybe xtr) shifters. Currently have SLX brakes and shifters, I have a 10 speed setup, XT rear Derailer and XTR front. comment/need advise? G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted May 16, 2012 Share Take the brakes arendoog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruz Addict Posted May 16, 2012 Share The brakes no doubt, they are unbelievable, stop like nothing I have ever experienced. On that note what year slx are you running? The 2012 groupset is( so i have seen said in a few reviews) is basically the same as the xt with a few extra grams. Edited May 16, 2012 by Crackberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted May 16, 2012 Share Hi there 2011 SLX, as was part of Merida 1-20 500D, 2011 model. So get the idea most ppl will be pointing me to brakes, Anyone want to be more specific exactly which one's I should add to the basket? G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dodgius Bastardo Posted May 16, 2012 Share The XTR shifters are REALLY sweet, but I'd still go with the brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted May 16, 2012 Share XT brakes are awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruz Addict Posted May 16, 2012 Share Ok specifically as follows:Deor xt bl-m785 brake lever and calipersSm-rt81 rotors,203mm front and 180 back.Just remember you will need new shimano spacers to move from the 160/180mm the bike comes with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted May 16, 2012 Share So I'm leaning towards: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67208 currently sitting With 180mm discs front and rear, Do I have to stay with those or can I increase? thinking the ice-tech rotors? G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dodgius Bastardo Posted May 16, 2012 Share /shameless plug on Check the classifieds, you could get a set of Formula ORO brakes with similar specs and a set of XTR shifters for the same price as the XT brakes. /shameless plug off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted May 16, 2012 Share Unless you gonna be doing some downhill stuff 180 is already plenty enough ..... in fact I would (but that's just me) go down to 160 at the back ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted May 16, 2012 Share So I'm leaning towards: http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=67208 currently sitting With 180mm discs front and rear, Do I have to stay with those or can I increase? thinking the ice-tech rotors? G No need for 180 go with 160mm.I am heavy and i have not had any problems with my brakes.I did try 180mm on the front and my back wheel lifted a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted May 16, 2012 Share No need for 180 go with 160mm.I am heavy and i have not had any problems with my brakes.I did try 180mm on the front and my back wheel lifted a few times.I weigh 95kg .160mm plenty stopping power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted May 16, 2012 Share The XTR shifters are REALLY sweet, but I'd still go with the brakesWhat makes the xtr,s better than Xt . i talking shifters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted May 16, 2012 Share Am I correct in thinking though, going with a dif rotor size (at the rear) does imply having some sort of adapter to move the caliper housing to fit the smaller 160mm rotor. Might be easier, and result in a more stiffer configuration to leave the caliper attached to the original frame points. G http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=67208& http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67209 Edited May 16, 2012 by awesme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted May 16, 2012 Share Am I correct in thinking though, going with a dif rotor size (at the rear) does imply having some sort of adapter to move the caliper housing to fit the smaller 160mm rotor. Might be easier, and result in a more stiffer configuration to leave the caliper attached to the original frame points. G http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=67208&http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=67209 Most frames are standard 160 and you need a adapter to go bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted May 16, 2012 Share My bike came out standard with 180 front and rear, don't see any sign of any adapters. Merida 1-20 500D 2011 Model G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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