awesme Posted November 14, 2012 Share the 2012 M785 = 2013 M666, of course the 2013 label will make it a premium... (more pricey) So get the 2012 XT's for cheaper G Thing is.. on CRC the 2013 SLX costs more than the 2012 XT Edited November 14, 2012 by awesme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G00SE Posted November 14, 2012 Share PM me your email address quickly. G Sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G00SE Posted November 14, 2012 Share the 2012 M785 = 2013 M666, of course the 2013 label will make it a premium... (more pricey) So get the 2012 XT's for cheaper G Its a no brainer isnt it? rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted November 14, 2012 Share Will pm you as soon as I have. PS: for everyone, btw, the XT's won the brake shootout. GAnd I read a bikeradar review where SLX won....very popular and for a good reason. That being said I have the new XT's and very happy Thing is.. on CRC the 2013 SLX costs more than the 2012 XTYes saw that last night...bought mine locally from easybike...cheapest and best service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted November 14, 2012 Share How are the Formula R1 brakes in comparison in feel and stopping power? They are generally rated as one of the better brakes here on the hub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlinkFan Posted November 14, 2012 Share I wish there were more threads like this on thehub. Some actual good advise, not just sarcastic trolling. Looks like the 2012 SLX M666 also have the ICETEC rotors and calipers. They are R450 cheaper than the XTs... so still a good alternative if your budget is tight? Edited November 14, 2012 by BlinkFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 14, 2012 Share As I said previously, in the other thread I'll take your elixirs if you're throwing them aeway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTK Posted November 14, 2012 Share Nice thread. Question. is the feel and the upgrade in the caliper or the lever? Meaning older caliper with new lever better than old lever with new caliper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ctMTBer Posted November 14, 2012 Share Does anyone know of a clamp (matchmaker style) that I can XT / SLX brakes with Sram shiffters?That is the only thing holding me back from going the Shimano brake route.....I like the bars clean Sorry for the mini hi-jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted November 14, 2012 Share JTK I can't say for my upgrade, I upgraded both as a set, That was then followed by shifters (i-Spec) which nicely fitted into my XT brake fittings. G Nice thread. Question. is the feel and the upgrade in the caliper or the lever? Meaning older caliper with new lever better than old lever with new caliper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINER_boy Posted November 14, 2012 Share Formula brakes have a SRAM matchmaker. The R1 are the SHIZZZZ!!! Also have a set of Formula RX, REALLY happy with them as well, if you take the R1 to RX price differential into consideration. Formula's are GREAT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTK Posted November 14, 2012 Share JTK I can't say for my upgrade, I upgraded both as a set, That was then followed by shifters (i-Spec) which nicely fitted into my XT brake fittings. Greason I ask is I have a set of dual control XT's laying in the cuboard waiting for a set of calipers. I was wondering if it really makes a diffs what calipers I run with it. Was thinking the SLX ones (if CRC ever gets some in stock) as they are nicely priced... Or should I not worry and slap an old set of deore's on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G00SE Posted November 14, 2012 Share And I read a bikeradar review where SLX won....very popular and for a good reason. That being said I have the new XT's and very happy Yes saw that last night...bought mine locally from easybike...cheapest and best service. My Whole groupset is XT so would like to match the brakes too if I go with shimano. Just sux to have to pay R400 more, just for a cover with a different name on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted November 14, 2012 Share xt is the way forward...if money is a problem go the new slx +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted November 14, 2012 Share I have just done the same exercise. I have chosen Hopes as I like the fact that you can rebuild them. They also have great feel and are fully adjustable. Shimano XTs are plug and play and reputedly bullet proof. No spares and less modulation so not as much feel but are supposedly more powerful. You wouldnt go wrong with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted November 14, 2012 Share XT = best value for money brake set on the market! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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