Iwan Kemp Posted October 31, 2013 Share I don't see the resemblance Now?http://msmummyoftwo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shit-poop-cartoon-illustration-thumb14501902.jpeg AdrianDJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 31, 2013 Share http://www.ridesaint.com/images/details/break_lever_1.jpg http://www.ridesaint.com/images/details/break_lever_2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted October 31, 2013 Share THE HUB GOTTA LUV IT first its about who is FASTER, race times,seedings, longer faster,strava, KOM now its about who stops quicker,better, shorter, looks better doing it ONLY IN HUBLAND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted October 31, 2013 Share Now?http://msmummyoftwo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shit-poop-cartoon-illustration-thumb14501902.jpeg Thanks for the close-up of your avatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted October 31, 2013 Share http://www.ridesaint.com/images/details/break_lever_1.jpg http://www.ridesaint.com/images/details/break_lever_2.jpgI really really approve of those. MUST. RESIST. ... Edited October 31, 2013 by Omega Man DIPSLICK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted October 31, 2013 Share I really really approve of those.VERY NICE INDEED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 31, 2013 Share I really really approve of those. I will admit it. Looks better than the Tech 3 V4 levers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted October 31, 2013 Share I will not argue that Shimano makes really good feeling brakes. I love the on-off feel of the levers. Super nice even down the the entry level BRM-525 models. I had XTR on the Singular and I they really worked well. Light 1-finger braking, easy to maintain etc. Went with Hopes due to a failure on the front caliper. Happy that I did. Im fitting an XTR/SLX hydbrid system on the Jamis soon. Ha ha - yeah I have the 525s on my SSer. Bottom of the range and still decent modulation and braking power. Bang for buck they're hard to beat. Somehow Hope seems a better fit for SSers - more "cult" - especially the ones with the british flag cover. Avid. Blurgh. Havent ridden the Trail stuff yet but the X series stuff is spongy and horrible. Gotta love humans - lovers and haters on all 3 brake appreciation threads! DIPSLICK and DR ◣◢ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 31, 2013 Share Ha ha - yeah I have the 525s on my SSer. Bottom of the range and still decent modulation and braking power. Bang for buck they're hard to beat. Somehow Hope seems a better fit for SSers - more "cult" - especially the ones with the british flag cover. Avid. Blurgh. Havent ridden the Trail stuff yet but the X series stuff is spongy and horrible. Gotta love humans - lovers and haters on all 3 brake appreciation threads! Over the years I used Shimano BRM-515. Shimano XTR, Hope Race X2, Formula and Magura Gustav M, Tekro Cable Discs In order of preference: HopeShimanoMaguraFormula Can't comment on Avid or Hayes as I've never used them. I did ride a patchy DH bike with Avid Codes and they felt very nice. I also loved the feel of the SLX brakes and the XTs Edited October 31, 2013 by Mighty Maxxis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Travis. Posted October 31, 2013 Share Now?http://msmummyoftwo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shit-poop-cartoon-illustration-thumb14501902.jpegNope.You a bit lost son? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Travis. Posted October 31, 2013 Share Over the years I used Shimano BRM-515. Shimano XTR, Hope Race X2, Formula and Magura Gustav M, Tekro Cable Discs In order of preference: HopeShimanoMaguraFormula Can't comment on Avid or Hayes as I've never used them. I did ride a patchy DH bike with Avid Codes and they felt very nice. I also loved the feel of the SLX brakes and the XTsI have Formula Rx atm and love them to bits. Also have some lovely SLX on a (not yet mine) SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted October 31, 2013 Share Must say Shimano have done a brilliant job of making all their brakes look the same. These are just like my SLX brakes with more chrome. They all take the same pads too. I wonder if they all work the same too? Cuppa Bru 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted October 31, 2013 Share hahaha.... Brakes are like wheel size... "Is that a 29er?!"..... I am not a brand loyal person I suppose, I also dont match match brand names on bikes. I just worked out that on my bikes I have Magura MT4, Hope v4, Shimano slx, Formula R1 and formula ORO all on different bikes. I used to run Avid CR and I dabbled in a few other types of Avid and shimano over the last little while. I look at whether they tether nicely. Some brakes don't feel good when you pull both levers at the same time. The back locks up too quickly and doesnt give you time to control the braking with the front end properly, but that is only when their pull time is not adjustable. I have found that most decent hydraulic brakes can be bled to run sharp or spongy depending on your preference. But looks and practicality win the day. How easy are they to bleed, set, service. How available are spares.... I suppose for the weight weenies smaller reservous, shorter cables and small 1 finger brake levers make a difference of 40g per side but in the end, like wheel size, bib shirts, favourite samoosa it all comes down to personal preference. I like Milo Duo cereal more than the Honey oatees..... It doesnt make them better. tunariaan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Travis. Posted October 31, 2013 Share hahaha.... Brakes are like wheel size... "Is that a 29er?!"..... I am not a brand loyal person I suppose, I also dont match match brand names on bikes. I just worked out that on my bikes I have Magura MT4, Hope v4, Shimano slx, Formula R1 and formula ORO all on different bikes. I used to run Avid CR and I dabbled in a few other types of Avid and shimano over the last little while. I look at whether they tether nicely. Some brakes don't feel good when you pull both levers at the same time. The back locks up too quickly and doesnt give you time to control the braking with the front end properly, but that is only when their pull time is not adjustable. I have found that most decent hydraulic brakes can be bled to run sharp or spongy depending on your preference. But looks and practicality win the day. How easy are they to bleed, set, service. How available are spares.... I suppose for the weight weenies smaller reservous, shorter cables and small 1 finger brake levers make a difference of 40g per side but in the end, like wheel size, bib shirts, favourite samoosa it all comes down to personal preference. I like Milo Duo cereal more than the Honey oatees..... It doesnt make them better.I almost cried reading this rubbish. A few seconds of my life I'm never getting back. Edited October 31, 2013 by Tevez Wyatt Earp and craig82 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 31, 2013 Share There is only one real question here...saint or xtr. The rest are like points on who's line is it anyway. Caerus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted October 31, 2013 Share How's this for the wow factor!http://stwww.bikemag.com/files/2013/04/xtrbrake2.jpghttp://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/BR-M987.jpghttp://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/full/s/sswhlplj.jpghttp://www.shimano.com/publish/etc/medialib/sac_cycle_media_library/xtr/xtr_race/race_brake_systems.Par.0003.Image.1248.832.jpeghttp://www.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/mountain/new_xtr/component_systems/race/brakes.image.-image.dash.pngThat is so bloody hot Ive got a boner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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