Meezo Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 wow, the last few posts on guides, have just knocked the nail further in the coffin for me...Commuter - ShimanoTrail Bike - ShimanoXC Bike - Shimano Temp, bought guides to fit seems shimano will stay, guides will stay in tool box...trail bike has zee's so wanted the 4pot on the XC bike too, might as well keep using the Shimano they are so faultless Duane_Bosch, T-Bob and gwhite 3
Meezo Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 mind you, those cura's what Hello and Grease has been raving about, i've got my eye on them... BaltazarMarques 1
Chavo Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Yeah I've only read good things about the Cura and Summit bikes have them really well priced at the moment. As much as those Hopes are super bling tempting they do come at a premium. Weight is of limited importance to me, I'm heavy enough as it is and I'd rather lose weight on my person than skimp on parts for a few extra grams T-Bob and BaltazarMarques 2
BaltazarMarques Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Mmmm, the orange DBX 3.0 is very tempting! Do you have any idea if and when you will be getting the DBX 2.0s in?Leatt expecting new shipment in March and they should be on there so worth waiting for if you really want that model. anybody seen george?, Piston ZA and T-Bob 3
Chavo Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Or G it out with Gwinn's Signature TRP's Quadiem G-Spec on special (25% off, £138) at CRC making it a tempting price. Personally I keep looking at those Hope and getting a twitchy finger until I rememeber my Cura's are bloody brilliant and are about half price. HC, how do you find the reach adjust on the Cura's?
T-Bob Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 HC, how do you find the reach adjust on the Cura's? They have reach adjust? Honestly, I did think about changing them up but they have been on point out of the box so didn't bother.
Piston ZA Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Leatt expecting new shipment in March and they should be on there so worth waiting for if you really want that model.Thanks! Been looking forward to the 2.0s for a while now, so worth the wait. Your special on the 3.0s making it difficult though! BaltazarMarques 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 I can now compare Guides to SLX - same rotor size. The feel is top notch but the absolute control under very hard braking seems to be lacking on the Guides. I sometimes feel as if I am going to overshoot whereas with the SLX I always have a little bit of reserve power at just the right moment. I also find the SLX levers far easier to set up for one finger braking... Just done a partial bleed on the front Guide and it feels a bit better - needs a proper test ride however. the guide R's (I think that's what you have, right?) are a bit... strange. They don't have the same cam as the RS / RSC / Ultimate, which results in a very linear delivery of power. RS / RSC / Ultimate have a more progressive nature to the power delivery. Having said that - the Hopes I have now are far better ito modulation, IMO. BaltazarMarques, Headshot and T-Bob 3
Chavo Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 They have reach adjust? Honestly, I did think about changing them up but they have been on point out of the box so didn't bother. Reach adjust is on the inner side of the lever blade, think you need an allen key to work it. Just seems like a fiddly location
Duane_Bosch Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Is there a way I can block content I don't like? Those fanny packs make me want to react in a violent manner.
BaltazarMarques Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 #justsaying. Is this per side? https://ridewithzeal.co.za/collections/hope-technologies/products/hope-tech-3-e4-disc-brake-blackYep, per side. We can help with pricing on all our products so get in touch if you're keen on anything. Personally running the V4's with braided hoses and they are serious. Never given issues, no fade and super adjustable. Not the quickest to bleed I've heard but haven't needed to bleed mine for over a year and still no hassles. Took top spot in VITAL MTB Heavy Duty Brake Face off...https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-MTB-Face-Off-The-Best-DH-Brakes,2152 T-Bob 1
BaltazarMarques Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Actually really loved my Guide RS and RSC's and swore by them but after both had the same issues with the pistons I was convince by a mate to get Hope and glad I went for them. Sure they sorted the pistons under warranty but having to wait while they were being warrantied was a bummer.
T-Bob Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Reach adjust is on the inner side of the lever blade, think you need an allen key to work it. Just seems like a fiddly location Nah, I do know where they are. They aren't a hassle at all to get to but I've not actually had to do emergency trail side reach adjusting... I've got alot of my own bad skills to get over before tweaking them is going to save my riding! Edited January 25, 2018 by hellocolour Chavo 1
Headshot Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 the guide R's (I think that's what you have, right?) are a bit... strange. They don't have the same cam as the RS / RSC / Ultimate, which results in a very linear delivery of power. RS / RSC / Ultimate have a more progressive nature to the power delivery. Having said that - the Hopes I have now are far better ito modulation, IMO. I think that's it. The SLX have the servo wave amps the power up nicely. I am hopeful that a full bleed will make them a lot better though. From new, the front brake felt soft compared to the rear, which is weird as its usually the opposite way around. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Eddy Gordo Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 I am currently using Guide R. They are awesome, but then again they are my first set of 4 pot brakes. Been using them since Nov last year and so far so good.
Jay_B Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Been looking for a set of knee gaurds, has anyone tried on or ridden in the new Leatt 3DF 6.0 knee guards - any comments appreciated. BaltazarMarques 1
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