Nick Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 I would suggest waiting for the 4-pot SLX. Alternatively normal SLX is great! Shimano has a few perks IMO, such as extremely easy bleeding, brake pad availability and the use of mineral oil. This. I've ridden the XT version and was very impressed. The SLX version is fundamentally the same, but cheaper. That said, the other options mentioned will all be a nice upgrade from the Tektro. Duane_Bosch 1
Jako De Wet Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) That said, the other options mentioned will all be a nice upgrade from the Tektro.Backpedal braking > Tektro* *in my experience Edited July 31, 2019 by Jako De Wet Nick 1
cadenceblur Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Moved over to Cura from XT's - worlds apart on stopping power and particularly modulation. There are few tests also available on the webs - have a look there as well. BTW I am heavier than you as well . Dirt Tracker and Duane_Bosch 2
thebob Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Review of the new XT brakes with a comparison to the G2. Seems the wandering bike point is still an issue for XT: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-shimanos-all-new-xt-4-piston-brake.html G2 Review:https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-srams-new-g2-ultimate-brake.html Guide RS review:https://www.pinkbike.com/news/sram-guide-rs-brake-review-2014.html lenzman 1
stefmeister Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 XTs are good only for a while. Never had brakes that needed rebleeding so often.Had a set of Curas for a while, and whilst they were working, they were quite okay. But the lever design is also a bit different to XT and Sram's - more moto like and almost not suitable to small hands. My set of Guides RSs were fantastic when they worked, but I struggled for quite a while to get them working again 100%. As someone else said, not everyone gets the bleeding 100%.I eventually replaced them with Hopes, and they're still sitting in a box at home waiting to be used again...but finances don't allow new bikes now. Perhaps it's time to off-load in the classifieds.Note on Sram brakes, run organic pads instead of metallic ones. They're less noisy and for me, they work better than the metallic ones. More initial bite, and no fade either.
BaGearA Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 The 2 post curas were rated much better than well known 4pot brakes I'm terms of power nothing matches the Cura, lever feel is apparently good but I have not tried them for more than A few block rides
Mr. G Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) I have honestly never tried Formula.. but have given SRAM numerous chances and they have failed each time. SLX OR XT!I believe CWC has XT at R3599 Edited July 31, 2019 by Mr. G
RiverInTheRoad Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Review of the new XT brakes with a comparison to the G2. Seems the wandering bike point is still an issue for XT: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-shimanos-all-new-xt-4-piston-brake.html G2 Review:https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-srams-new-g2-ultimate-brake.html Guide RS review:https://www.pinkbike.com/news/sram-guide-rs-brake-review-2014.html This wandering brake point thing is bull**** that reviewers think is an issue. All brakes change when they heat up during descents. In my experience a Shimano Ice-Tech system's feel also changes but on a very long descent but this has never been an issue as there is always spare power available. Other brakes such as my current SRAM Guide Setup just lose power and cause arm-pump, the bite point also changes as you have to squeeze harder! I don't replace brakes often and expect them to last a long time with minimal maintenance and high abuse. NONE of my previous SRAM brakes have been able to do this. ALL of my Shimano systems have. So I am happy to have a wandering bite point. Duane_Bosch and jck81 2
Ashchest Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 I know formula is not mentioned by the OP but was wondering if they are any good - like the R1's? I have RX's on my nearly 10 year old MTB and they have have served me extremely well - only required bleeding once.
MphatiPyga Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Moved over to Cura from XT's - worlds apart on stopping power and particularly modulation. There are few tests also available on the webs - have a look there as well. BTW I am heavier than you as well .Did exactly the same, Cura way better than XT’s in my experience. XT has that either on or off thing going for it (bites quick and hard) but Cura trumps with modulation then a hard bite. You won’t be sorry nonky 1
thebob Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 This wandering brake point thing is bull**** that reviewers think is an issue. All brakes change when they heat up during descents. In my experience a Shimano Ice-Tech system's feel also changes but on a very long descent but this has never been an issue as there is always spare power available. Other brakes such as my current SRAM Guide Setup just lose power and cause arm-pump, the bite point also changes as you have to squeeze harder! I don't replace brakes often and expect them to last a long time with minimal maintenance and high abuse. NONE of my previous SRAM brakes have been able to do this. ALL of my Shimano systems have. So I am happy to have a wandering bite point.Some strong feelings there. I've had two sets of Guides, a set of Deores and a set of SLX. Bled all of them and prefer the feel of the Guides, but liked the Shimanos as well. All of them stopped me as they should! There is also an excellent brake hacks video on GMBN Tech which helps if your brakes start to feel squishy
Hairy Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 I know formula is not mentioned by the OP but was wondering if they are any good - like the R1's? I have RX's on my nearly 10 year old MTB and they have have served me extremely well - only required bleeding once.I had RX's before and they were average.
nonky Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Have XT M8000's on my bike, not particularly happy with them. They work, and you eventually stop, but only eventually. Have had them bled, serviced, blessed, cursed and many other things in order to get them to be better. Fitted Jagwire performance pads (the red ones), and they do brake a bit sooner now, bit still need to plan your braking well in advance. Compared to my Magura MT5's with Trickstuff Pads.... well there is no comparison. https://enduro-mtb.com/en/best-mtb-disc-brake-can-buy/ I'll second this view - the XT M8000 series brakes are crappy. Even my MT500's (budget shimano) that i replaced with the XT's were better. Traveler 1
nonky Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 SLX M7000 brakesets on special at easybike and evobike for ZAR2,999. New SLX and XT brakesets are ZAR5,000 at the same places. Hairy 1
cadenceblur Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Here's one https://enduro-mtb.com/en/best-mtb-disc-brake-can-buy/ Dirt Tracker 1
Bike Mob Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Formula Cura's are the way to go. They're the most powerful, excellent modulation, look good and remain relatively light. They're also fully serviceable and rebuildable so will last. cadenceblur, Grease_Monkey, Traveler and 1 other 4
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