Roblillie Posted November 28, 2015 Share I need some advice please...I have a fantastic Giant XTC 29er..hardtail..2012 model..Looking to upgrade the brakes...any idea whats best...and how much ? Anything else needs upgrading ??Thank you Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted November 28, 2015 Share The wheels, will make a big difference. More than the brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baaisikilist Posted November 28, 2015 Share *brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted November 28, 2015 Share Spelling needs a bit of an upgrade . ... But the best brakes are SRAM Guide Ultimates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Hare Posted November 28, 2015 Share Depending were the breaks are, a little bit of spot welding here and there and you can have a lekker soft tail . Post photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roblillie Posted November 28, 2015 Share Ooooops...100 lashes for the spelling mistake...jammer...How much would those brakes cost me ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roblillie Posted November 28, 2015 Share Thanks for the tip...but how much would a decent set of wheels set me back ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrightJnr Posted November 28, 2015 Share Hi Rob You don't mention budget. I run XT brakes with Ice-Tech rotors. Very very happy. The SLX brakes are a bit cheaper. It's nice to run a 180mm rotor in the front and a 160mm at the back for cross country and trail riding. If you don't have a 180mm on the front already you just need to buy an adapter with the new calipers. Have a look on CWC or EvoBikes for prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pellieg Posted November 28, 2015 Share I have a set of Giant wheels that came off a 2012 XTC advance , if you interested , drop me a PM, comes with rotors and xt cassette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted November 28, 2015 Share Spelling needs a bit of an upgrade . ... But the best brakes are SRAM Guide UltimatesDo the XC guys run those?i can understand for the bikes with longer travel but surely they are overkill on an xtc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted November 28, 2015 Share Robillie, there are many options. In general, you can't go wrong with Shimano - everything from Deore to XTR. My choice would be SLX. A lot of stopping power without breaking the bank. Have a scratch around on the local bike shop's websites and see what's on offer. Other options are Avid DB-5 or DB-3, Formula R1, Clarks M2, Magura MT4 (and the list goes on). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted November 28, 2015 Share Do the XC guys run those?i can understand for the bikes with longer travel but surely they are overkill on an xtc?I am running a set on my Epic - not overkill at all - and I am not even a heavyweight.... Granted - I am running 160mm rotors front and back with them - don't need any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerouc Posted November 29, 2015 Share I replaced the avids i had with SLXs but thats purely because i couldnt handle the noise anymore. And i am a big guy so i have 180s front and back. I also replaced the wheels with the Anthem's PXCRs basically the same wheel i think they just have the dt-swiss hub instead of the giant tracker, but i might be wrong. (i wanted a second wheelset and got them for a good deal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JXV Posted November 29, 2015 Share Shimano brakes are consistently good across the range. Pick your price level and go for it. XT gets reach and free stroke adjustment. Ice-tech rotors are great but you dont really need the finned ice tech pads. For a 29er I would suggest 180 rotors on the front, regardless of rider weight. Setup above will give reliable one finger braking. Many will point out that the Sram/Avid brakes are rebuildable and Shimanos not. True but the Avid rebuild kits come with new seals, bushings etc but not levers and pivots which also wear out. ( I just rebuilt some yesterday). By the time you buy all the parts to make the brakes like new, may as well buy a new set. Parts are not cheap. Shimano easier to bleed than Avid/SRAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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