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Post by john59 on Jan 18, 2009 20:27:21 GMT
Due to damage to my hayes brakes I am going to replace them. I have looked at brakes in my price range and its come down to avid juicy 3's (which I have on other bikes and am not convinced by), Shimano LX585 or Shimano SLX (which are my preference). Would be grateful if anyone who has used the slx or knows of them could pass on any info. Ta
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Post by mikebike on Jan 18, 2009 20:31:52 GMT
Surprised you need brakes at the speed your riding ;D
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Post by john59 on Jan 18, 2009 20:39:21 GMT
I just happened to damage my brakes while you were having a lie down in the heather, ;D, that must be the most photographed spot in Derbyshire now looking in recent bike mags
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Post by mikebike on Jan 18, 2009 20:46:55 GMT
very true, it is the most photographed spot in Derbyshire, but fortunately there is no picture of me eating heather after my off at about 1 mph ;D
That ride also finished my juicy 3's off which I swapped for Hopes which the rotors went orange on after one damp ride. Not a good advert for the British is best brand.
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Post by ninja penguin on Jan 18, 2009 21:49:17 GMT
SLX brakes got a good write up last year in MBUK iirc.
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Post by ftasb on Jan 18, 2009 21:51:14 GMT
SLX brakes got a good write up last year in MBUK iirc. Don't want to highjack the thread but what does "IIRC" mean?  |
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Post by ninja penguin on Jan 18, 2009 21:54:40 GMT
if i recall/remember correctly
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Post by ftasb on Jan 18, 2009 22:05:06 GMT
if i recall/remember correctly Cheers ;D |
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Post by john59 on Jan 19, 2009 16:18:25 GMT
Was going have to ask that myself ;D
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Post by martinw on Jan 19, 2009 16:40:42 GMT
Ive heard nothin but praise for the new SLX groupset, the brakes are supposed to be top notch too.
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Post by Arnie on Jan 19, 2009 17:32:07 GMT
Ive heard nothin but praise for the new SLX groupset, the brakes are supposed to be top notch too. Same here, heard very good things about it. Not my taste aesthetically but reviews and opinions suggest that everything in the groupset is functional, well built and durable. I've always rated the consistency of Shimano brakes |
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Post by john59 on Jan 19, 2009 18:43:02 GMT
Only heard good reports myself, got to admit I would prefer a conventional shape but looking at some on a bike the other day they dont look too bad
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Post by gar on Jan 19, 2009 22:18:26 GMT
Slx. I recently purchased slx crank set. They are awsome. I dont think ill bother with xtr or xt from now on.
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Post by john59 on Jan 19, 2009 23:22:08 GMT
You're talking me round to it  |
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