Which disc brakes are better?

[niel85]

Hi There guys, I need some help or advice about these mentioned Disc brakes. I want to upgrade my Hayes Stroker ryde brakes.

 

I am looking at shimano SLX, also Avid Elixer R and Elixer 5, and Magura Julie. Maybe also Deore M595..heard the juicy 3's are crap.

 

I do normal cross country riding. I am looking to spend around R1500.

 

What are the most common problems with these brakes and which are the easiest to maintain and adjust. I dont want to take the bike in to the lbs for minor things like adjusting the brakes..My current Hayes strokers drive me crazy because i dont know hoe to adjust them and i do one ride in the mud and they start rubbing..

 

thanks!

[Mackie]

I personally prefered my Elixer CR's over my XTR brakes.

[niel85]

Thanks Mackie, particular reason why?

[Dubber88]

Hi Niel,

 

Ek ry met Juicy 3.5 wat al 2 jaar oud is, en loop nogsteeds soos 'n droom!

Meeste van die Scott Spark '09/'10 modelle tot en met die Spark 35 het met Juicy 3.5 uitgekom.

 

 

Kan nie dink die verskil tussen die 3.0 en 3.5 is so groot nie...

 

 

Dit is rerig goeie waarde vir geld. Ek sien hulle gaan vir R1400 by CWC uitsluitend posgeld, pas perfek in jou begroting.

 

 

 

Groete,

[rouxtjie]

+1 on Elixir CR's, they modulate better than the cheaper ones, although some oke prefer the grip and rip feel.

[Abnormaload!]

Have a set of SLX disk brakes should you be interested.

[AndreZA]

 

Kan nie dink die verskil tussen die 3.0 en 3.5 is so groot nie...

 

 

Avid 3.5 is net Avid 3 calipers met Avid 4 levers (of anders om).

[Vinnydabutcher]

You cant go wrong with any of the shimano`s

 

Deore, SLX or XT great value and no issues.

 

I personally dont like Avid - too many problems on the Juicy Carbons

 

Best brakes in my opinion Hope / Formula / XT

 

In your price bracket go for SLX or Deore

[MuddyMike]

CRC currently has a special on XT. Front R661.09 back R918.50 plus vat will cost you R1800. Shipping from R55 via post. OUt of your budget but an awesome set to stop you.

Edited January 7, 2011 by rockhopper

[niel85]

Thanks guys! The CR's are out of my budget unfortunately..maybe next time! Any other opinions on the Juicy 3's?? And the difference between elixir 5 an R? I guess major diff is tool free reach adjustment..

[niel85]

rockhopper did you do that? Sounds great I'll have a look!

[MuddyMike]

Yip,

 

I built a full susser with full XT 10spd, carbon seat post, raceface hardware (stem, bar) including frame, suss excl wheels for just over R12k via CRC.

[scott]

Have a set of SLX disk brakes should you be interested.

sorry .... hijack .....

what price would the SLX go for ?

[niel85]

Cool man! I just checked CRC..

 

SLX LH front and RH rear R1227.73 postage incl

 

XT LH front and RH rear R1632.08 postage incl

[SteveS]

I have a set of Avid ELXIR CR carbons and I am not happy with them. On my single speed I have a set HYGIA SLP's which are half the price of the Avids (R1450 for the complete set with rotors) and are much better. I bought them from Jooste here on the hub. Check out this link

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/93269-hygia-disc-blow-out-sale/page__p__1272370__fromsearch__1#entry1272370

[crasher]

I got XT's on one bike and SLX on the other No problems with either great brakes.

To be honest I cant feel any diff between them if you on a budget you cant beat SLX.