MTB Brakeset Recommendation

[rufus]

Any suggestions on a good brakeset for a Mountain bike?

[jcza]

Shimano SLX or XT - depending on what you want to spend

[RocknRolla]

Any suggestions on a good brakeset for a Mountain bike?

 

Shimano Hydrolic.

 

It does not realy matter which model.

Edited September 9, 2013 by RocknRolla

[MrJacques]

What kind of bike / riding will it be used for? If it's xc, then I agree with the suggestions for Shimano Hydraulic.

[Wheelsuck]

SHIMANO cant go wrong!

[the nerd]

Budget?

 

low end = Shimano

High End = Hope

[fabes]

Just remember if it's for a 29 er it must be a 29 er brake set

[Wayne Potgieter]

I rather like Magura brakes.

[Leonard]

Shimano SLX or XT - depending on what you want to spend

 

Second this.

SLX or XT

I have ridden both, SLX M666 and XT M785

[VT2jp]

XT period!

[SeaBee]

Best change I've made to my bike: take Maguras off and fitted XT with Icetech rotors.

 

i was contemplating Hopes, but then a friend asked me a very valid question: Well first off he said it's awesome brakes. But then he sketched this scenario: So, on the morning of K2C or day 2 of Sani or you're on vacation in Putsonderwater... where are you going to get some assistance and/or parts for Hope brakes?

 

Was enough to convince me and I am VERY happy with my Shimano's - it's an entirely different experience to slow down now!

[Wayne Potgieter]

Best change I've made to my bike: take Maguras off and fitted XT with Icetech rotors.

 

i was contemplating Hopes, but then a friend asked me a very valid question: Well first off he said it's awesome brakes. But then he sketched this scenario: So, on the morning of K2C or day 2 of Sani or you're on vacation in Putsonderwater... where are you going to get some assistance and/or parts for Hope brakes?

 

Was enough to convince me and I am VERY happy with my Shimano's - it's an entirely different experience to slow down now!

So strange.

 

I had Maguras on my epic carbon and they were fantastic, no noise, no fade and great stopping power.

 

Maybe i got lucky?

 

I suppose it just goes to show that everyones taste is a bit different and thats what makes the world a lekker place.

[G00SE]

If you want the best bang for buck brakeset - Shimano Deore

If you want the best / blingiest - Hope or formula.

[Hilton.]

Bang for buck, Shimano Deore! +1

 

Absolutely does the trick for me.

Only two tiny niggles. Not banjo hydraulic attachment at caliper, to adjust angle, which is a minor thing.

Also, no separate reach and bite-point adjustments on the levers. Can adjust reach only, which also slightly changes the bite point.

 

Otherwise brilliant. SLX and XT should be incredible.

[Bike Mob]

Formula RX on a budget, R1's on a spending spree

 

otherwise best Shimano brake I've used - XT

[Danger Dassie]

Quite a range, Shimano is good value for cash and has more 'bite' for lack of a better phrase.

 

Hope is more pricey, but has oodles of modulation in the race tech 2. The trail version of those are almost like brembos on a Ducati!