Sram Guide RSC vs Shimano XTR

[The Bull Shark]

If you are an average MTBer, get the set that is easy and cheap to service. Most brakes, whether they are SRAM or Shimano, have more than enough stopping power for the average MTBer.

 

If you are a racer, then it is a different ball game. Try what works best for you, and sometimes racers don't have a choice anyway, since their equipment is sponsored.

[PhilipV]

My biggest issue with shimano brakes is modulation - there isn't any ! I would sacrifice a few grams for a brake that I can control.

My experience with various sets of Shimano brakes is that they have mega power, but with little control.

Not really what the OP is asking, but I'll just toss it out there anyway

 

 

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Maybe it's because I'm ham fisted and used to carrying 25L drums with my braking fingers, but I don't have an issue modulating my deore brakes.

I didn't like the previous gen LX brakes though.

Or maybe it's because I'm used to them and have identical brakes on both bikes?

I did struggle to Wheelie my mates bike with Formula cura brakes, but that might be because I'm not used to riding those brakes?

 

To the OP, the xtr brakes will be nice, and they will be light, but they might not be that much better than your guides, just different. The Guides are pretty good brakes. And it might just be The Itch that makes you want to upgrade.

 

When Buyer's Dissonance comes into play, it's easy to perceive something that's Different as Better, yet the change might not necessarily be For the Better.