Eddy Gordo Posted August 22, 2017 Share https://www.pinkbike.com/news/shimano-announces-4-piston-xt-brake-caliper.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted August 22, 2017 Share I am using IXS daggers, they also dont budge. Had few knee impacts already and they have made up for the price. Found A set of 661's , had them on my ankles for the transitions but on the stages they pedaled great. Have yet to fall with them but the marterial is super gripy so I doubt they'll move. Will report back once my talent runs out I have the 661's, have had a few falls and they have held up extremely well, no injuries and they show almost no wear...Awesome pads!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted August 22, 2017 Share https://www.pinkbike.com/news/shimano-announces-4-piston-xt-brake-caliper.htmlI'm very excited about deese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted August 22, 2017 Share guessing around 4.5k for the set without rotors from crc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 22, 2017 Share guessing around 4.5k for the set without rotors from crc just buy hope. Same price. Better performance. More spares. Etc etc etc. Or, just buy frikkin Zee's. More powerful, only 55g more. Or get a Zee caliper if you prefer your current XT levers. Fully compatible. Hope = 2500 per side ex vat. Skott5 and T-Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted August 22, 2017 Share just buy hope. Same price. Better performance. More spares. Etc etc etc. Or, just buy frikkin Zee's. More powerful, only 55g more. Or get a Zee caliper if you prefer your current XT levers. Fully compatible. Hope = 2500 per side ex vat. Plenty Team riders use XTR levers with ZEE calipers. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted August 23, 2017 Share just buy hope. Same price. Better performance. More spares. Etc etc etc. Or, just buy frikkin Zee's. More powerful, only 55g more. Or get a Zee caliper if you prefer your current XT levers. Fully compatible. Hope = 2500 per side ex vat. Uhm, what? These things were released to the media yesterday. That's a mighty statement to make based on a media release that's not even a review. Odinson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 23, 2017 Share Uhm, what? These things were released to the media yesterday. That's a mighty statement to make based on a media release that's not even a review.it's also my opinion based on: Smaller pistons than zee & saintShimano's legendary spares availabilityZee are 55g moreHope's performance longevity is second to noneHope's spares availability is second to none EDIT: I don' tthink it's a bad decision. I think it should have never been done away with in the first place (XT had 4 pot calipers on their "trail" version a while back) but at the price of USD 200 per side... No thanks. If they were USD 150 per side.... different story. But then still, Zee. Edited August 23, 2017 by Myles Mayhew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 23, 2017 Share They're more expensive than Guide RSC's, to put it into perspective. Unless the RRP is just a suggested thing and the likes of CRC discount them below that... But that's like, my opinion, man. And it may well change if the pricing does and the reviews are stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted August 23, 2017 Share 4 pot XT's. Yum! Hopefully we'll see these boys on the more gravity orientated enduro bikes like the Reign soon. Myles I'm not so sure about the more spares oke. Getting those little rubber gubbins is an ordeal in SA which is why I buy a service kit every time I go to Morz. But I agree on one thing tho. If I was to deviate from the OEM items on my bike and buy aftermarket I'd only go one way. If you're going to spend the extra $ for aftermarket brakes you may as well get something special. Hope for sure. Edited August 23, 2017 by Duane_Bosch Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted August 23, 2017 Share They're more expensive than Guide RSC's, to put it into perspective. Unless the RRP is just a suggested thing and the likes of CRC discount them below that... But that's like, my opinion, man. And it may well change if the pricing does and the reviews are stellar. One thing for certain is that CRC will have them on sale at some point and also they will likely sell more of these now with all the sram sanctions. Capricorn and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 23, 2017 Share One thing for certain is that CRC will have them on sale at some point and also they will likely sell more of these now with all the sram sanctions. yeah. That is very true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 23, 2017 Share 4 pot XT's. Yum! Hopefully we'll see these boys on the more gravity orientated enduro bikes like the Reign soon. Myles I'm not so sure about the more spares oke. Getting those little rubber gubbins is an ordeal in SA which is why I buy a service kit every time I go to Morz. But I agree on one thing tho. If I was to deviate from the OEM items on my bike and buy aftermarket I'd only go one way. If you're going to spend the extra $ for aftermarket brakes you may as well get something special. Hope for sure. Oh, I don't mean locally. I mean in general. And their legacy spares availability is great as well. I mean ordering from CRC when you need anything. Local guys, as you say, are a bit shaite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted August 23, 2017 Share Used one of those Bontrager trail ids on the weekend. I idiotically forgot to pack my lid so went to the Bikepark to ask Chris if I could borrow one. Was expecting a rental lid but he let me use one of those new Bontrager boys. 2k for a trail lid with MIPS. If I was in the market for a new helmet I'd struggle to justify buying anything else. They have a comfort guarantee so if you don't like how it fits you take it back for a full refund. Fit was amazing.Eyewear interface was greatadjustability was greatI didn't test the mips thankfully. The only 2 potential negatives were the venting and weight. It could get warm under there and it's not light. But if you are looking for those levels of protection the lid is going to be a bit warmer and heavier than a light roadie lid. Weight & venting feels on par with a Bell super. But the fit (for my scone) was MUCH MUCH better. Edited August 23, 2017 by Duane_Bosch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 23, 2017 Share Used one of those Bontrager trail ids on the weekend. I idiotically forgot to pack my lid so went to the Bikepark to ask Chris if I could borrow one. Was expecting a rental lid but he let me use one of those new Bontrager boys. 2k for a trail lid with MIPS. If I was in the market for a new helmet I'd struggle to justify buying anything else. They have a comfort guarantee so if you don't like how it fits you take it back for a full refund. Fit was amazing.Eyewear interface was greatadjustability was greatI didn't test the mips thankfully. The only 2 potential negatives were the venting and weight. It could get warm under there and it's not light. But if you are looking for those levels of protection the lid is going to be a bit warmer and heavier than a light roadie lid. Weight & venting feels on par with a Bell super. But the fit (for my scone) was MUCH MUCH better.Saw them when we had the AGM a while back. That price was bloody awesome for the features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted August 23, 2017 Share I might be in the market soon, if I keep on crashing like I have been doing lately. I think I am around at least once a month and its all simple stupid stuff.I have to do a proper inspection after my last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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