Chavo Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 In line with the interest in Codes, has anyone looked at getting Guide RE's? Not sure of availability locally but they appear to be a great middle ground between the Guides and Codes
V12man Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 In line with the interest in Codes, has anyone looked at getting Guide RE's? Not sure of availability locally but they appear to be a great middle ground between the Guides and CodesI thought about them but couldn't find any locally either.
Chavo Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 I thought about them but couldn't find any locally either.Pity. Feels somewhat risky to bring SRAM brakes in from overseas given their earlier issues with the lever...decisions, decisions
T-Bob Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Pity. Feels somewhat risky to bring SRAM brakes in from overseas given their earlier issues with the lever...decisions, decisions Always been my thing about the guides. The reviews are constantly 'great, great, only had to send them back twice, great, great...' and they come put high marks. Huh? I've never sent any brakes back and loads of people have issues with the guides. Maybe better to go with some local Hopes E3 V4's for R5690 from Bike Addict (with yummy braided hoses) rather than local CWC codes. Duane_Bosch, Chavo and Meezo 3
Chavo Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Always been my thing about the guides. The reviews are constantly 'great, great, only had to send them back twice, great, great...' and they come put high marks. Huh? I've never sent any brakes back and loads of people have issues with the guides. Maybe better to go with some local Hopes E3 V4's for R5690 from Bike Addict (with yummy braided hoses) rather than local CWC codes. Funny you say that as I was thinking the very same thing! My current Guide RS fall into the group of sent back twice. They're great brakes...when they work and are fitted to a bike! Been eyeing the Hopes for a very long time now, such a sick looking piece of equipment! T-Bob and Duane_Bosch 2
Headshot Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Forgot to say that I rather like this modern moonbag... I could definitely strap that one on and not feel like too much of a d#$k :-)
Duane_Bosch Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Been eyeing the Hopes for a very long time now, such a sick looking piece of equipment!Just be aware. The guy who works on my bikes hates them. He says they are hard to work on and seals are hard to get hold of. Which is why I buy a set of seals every time I am in Euro. They are heavy (if that is a consideration for you) But the 3 sets I've had have all been amazing. And there's a reason all the park rats in Morzine who pay for their own brakes run Hope. Edited January 25, 2018 by Duane_Bosch Chavo and T-Bob 2
Capricorn Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Wish I knew! I took that from the Push Industries page. Quite a few side by side comparisons on the new SBG stuff and the old geo. clearly got ahead of myself there T-Bob 1
T-Bob Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Funny you say that as I was thinking the very same thing! My current Guide RS fall into the group of sent back twice. They're great brakes...when they work and are fitted to a bike! Been eyeing the Hopes for a very long time now, such a sick looking piece of equipment! Or G it out with Gwinn's Signature TRP's Quadiem G-Spec on special (25% off, £138) at CRC making it a tempting price. Personally I keep looking at those Hope and getting a twitchy finger until I rememeber my Cura's are bloody brilliant and are about half price. Chavo 1
Duane_Bosch Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 #justsaying. Is this per side? https://ridewithzeal.co.za/collections/hope-technologies/products/hope-tech-3-e4-disc-brake-black BaltazarMarques 1
T-Bob Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Forgot to say that I rather like this modern moonbag... I could definitely strap that one on and not feel like too much of a d#$k :-)Innov8 - R250. Same, same as the Bontrager and personally I think it's a better short ride pack than my Camelbak Palos. Better fit, no wobble. Can store alot. Takes the big Camelbak bottles as well. Try it.. you might just like it. Headshot 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 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-blackyeah, per side. BaltazarMarques 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Innov8 - R250. Same, same as the Bontrager and personally I think it's a better short ride pack than my Camelbak Palos. Better fit, no wobble. Can store alot. Takes the big Camelbak bottles as well. Try it.. you might just like it. sauce? popcorn_skollie and T-Bob 2
V12man Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Pity. Feels somewhat risky to bring SRAM brakes in from overseas given their earlier issues with the lever...decisions, decisionsI have been running guides since they came out - no issues really - only some sticky pistons that were resolved under warrantee locally. In general they have been trouble free - thus I want to put the codes on my new el cheapo dh bike...
T-Bob Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) sauce? https://www.inov-8store.co.za/equipment/packs/race-elite-3-black-silver.html Comes in red if you're feeling a little daring. Edited January 25, 2018 by hellocolour
Headshot Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Always been my thing about the guides. The reviews are constantly 'great, great, only had to send them back twice, great, great...' and they come put high marks. Huh? I've never sent any brakes back and loads of people have issues with the guides. Maybe better to go with some local Hopes E3 V4's for R5690 from Bike Addict (with yummy braided hoses) rather than local CWC codes. 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. Duane_Bosch, Meezo and T-Bob 3
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