Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 I'm busy on my build planning for my new ASR-C... actually thinking of going Guides just to see for myself... never know until you try them... do it. Even those XX's you hated worked brilliantly for me. They just needed a bit of fettling, and hey presto. They WORKED. According to all the reviews, the redesign has worked wonders, and they should have continued developing along those lines instead of using a completely new piston & reservoir assembly. But - mine have performed flawlessly.
TheV Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 No I don't... happy with my XO Trails.... So you must be wrong on that then..... Lol, you didn't comment on the fat chicks?
V12man Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Lol, you didn't comment on the fat chicks?It's you who likes fat chicks.... but I know you still struggle to keep up - keep trying.... you might get there in the end...... I like fast ones..... with FAT asses..... don't make me post a picture....
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 It's you who likes fat chicks.... but I know you still struggle to keep up - keep trying.... you might get there in the end...... I like fast ones..... with FAT asses..... don't make me post a picture.... Bahrain_003.jpgooooooooooooh!!
droenn Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I've just bought a set of Guide RS's for 2k5. Chain reaction. KILLER price. How much extra performance does the "S" part give you over the straight "R"? I was getting the Guides and Codes mixed up in previous post
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 How much extra performance does the "S" part give you over the straight "R"? I was getting the Guides and Codes mixed up in previous post Apparently quite a bit better ito lever feel. Better modulation thanks to a special cam - i think the R is a straight piston type arrangement which doens't have the same ability to be modulated, as well as the RS & RSC does. Essentially modulates, but without the squidginess.
divernick Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 http://www.easybike.co.za/shimano-deore-disk-brakes-bl-m615-br-m615-set.html Best value on earth. I have almost 10 000km on mine and they are fit-and-forget, super-powerful with 180mm rotos and have loads of modulation. Shimano are simply the best value and easiest to live with.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 http://www.easybike.co.za/shimano-deore-disk-brakes-bl-m615-br-m615-set.html Best value on earth. I have almost 10 000km on mine and they are fit-and-forget, super-powerful with 180mm rotos and have loads of modulation. Shimano are simply the best value and easiest to live with.Flippin heck, that is a good price! Still, I'd prefer 4 potters. I'm a big kid, and I like the extra power. If I weren't going for the Guides, these would be a seriaaaas consideration. ITO pricepoint, as I said earlier, there's just nothing that can touch them at the moment.
kolaval Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I see my old Merida has Hayes 'stroker ryde" brakes, and I cannot seem to find brake pads for it online.Does any one know who would stock it in Gauteng or online?
droenn Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Decided I'd join the RS club. I think (hope) most of the Avid/SRAM hate is just a lingering ghost and that the reviews of the new generation of brakes being excellent for the trail are spot on.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I see my old Merida has Hayes 'stroker ryde" brakes, and I cannot seem to find brake pads for it online.Does any one know who would stock it in Gauteng or online?CRC
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Decided I'd join the RS club. I think (hope) most of the Avid/SRAM hate is just a lingering ghost and that the reviews of the new generation of brakes being excellent for the trail are spot on.I'll let you know after my first ride with them - hopefully this weekend
trail - er - park Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I see my old Merida has Hayes 'stroker ryde" brakes, and I cannot seem to find brake pads for it online.Does any one know who would stock it in Gauteng or online?Contact Hubber BiBi .... he is agent for Hayes
droenn Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 I'll let you know after my first ride with them - hopefully this weekend Are you getting the new style rotors too? I'm keeping HS-1 on front, but replacing my crappy rear rotor with the centreline.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 Are you getting the new style rotors too? I'm keeping HS-1 on front, but replacing my crappy rear rotor with the centreline.Nope. I have a 203mm alligator pizza rotor on the front and a 180mm xx floating rotor on the rear. If I want to change later I will but for now that's good enough for me. Fitting them this pm and then riding in tokai this evening to test them out. Can't wait!
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