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Post by Rob on Aug 20, 2008 21:53:18 GMT
Ok guys i take saved enough to finally get myself some new stoppers so i have narrowed it down to the following which fall into my budget i have set.
Avid Juicy 7
Shimano XT
Shimano XTR
Formula Oro K24
So what would you get out of them 4?
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Post by dyls on Aug 20, 2008 22:07:25 GMT
I have the Avid 7's on my bike and they work well - the only complaint is that they seem to rub sometimes.
The Formula Ore(sp?) always seem to get great reviews in the mountain bike mags.
What about Hope? I had the minis on my old Rift Zone and they were perfect - had no problems with them.
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Post by Rob on Aug 21, 2008 19:25:59 GMT
Anyone had the Hayes Disc Brakes Stroker Trail V7??? llooks like they have a better rating than 3 of the 4 im looking at.
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Post by Rob on Aug 21, 2008 20:04:59 GMT
Ok just confused myself here, if i get the ones from Merlin cycles they only have the V6 (160mm) so could i get my own rotors than they would fit the brakes correct?
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Post by xybadog on Aug 21, 2008 21:40:50 GMT
Ok just confused myself here, if i get the ones from Merlin cycles they only have the V6 (160mm) so could i get my own rotors than they would fit the brakes correct? You'd just need the relevant adapter bracket for the calipers. |
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Post by sikora on Aug 22, 2008 14:07:52 GMT
I don't think you could fault any of the brakes you've listed - Although i wouldn't bother going for the XTR over the XT, they're supposed to be almost identical.
If it was my money, i'd probably go for the K24's out of that list - mainly because they're really powerful (160mm rotors are supposed to be as powerful as bigger rotors on other brakes)
Shimano Servowaves need a lot of regular bleeding from what i've heard - especially when new, so budget for a bleed kit if you go for the XT/XTR's
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Post by sikora on Aug 22, 2008 14:12:02 GMT
Ok just confused myself here, if i get the ones from Merlin cycles they only have the V6 (160mm) so could i get my own rotors than they would fit the brakes correct? Chain Reaction Cycles sell the V7 Rotors for £30 and adaptors for £10 - Your looking at £80 for the full upgrade  Personally i don't think you'd need to change from a 160mm on the rear. |
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Post by Rob on Aug 22, 2008 15:53:38 GMT
Cheers mate i have £200 to part with so not all bad and yes i was not thinking of changing the rear just a 180mm on the front plus adapter of course which i forgot about last night.
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Post by Laurence-CE on Aug 29, 2008 19:18:38 GMT
Juicy 7s FTW (for the win  ) I managed to pick my self up a front 1 for 35quid and has been a hell of a purchase. I also ride with a hope mono on the rear and i find the juicy alot more comfortable to use, but not as good looking |
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Post by sikora on Aug 29, 2008 19:26:58 GMT
I like the feel of my Juicy's, but they forever need fettling with. They're only Juicy 3's, so they don't have the bite point adjuster - but at the same time they don't seem to self adjust to compensate for pad wear.
After a long ride, i get a fair bit of travel in the levers, which means removing the wheel and squeezing the lever to push the pistons out. Its a bit of trial and error though - too much and it'll rub the disc.
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Post by pikey on Aug 29, 2008 19:27:45 GMT
I have the stroker trails v7 on my marin, theyve bin really good but the only
downer ive had with them is the pads work loose from brand new but i just made a minor adjustment to the retainer springs on the pads and now theyre absolutley bomber,
braking power wise i would par them with the XT/XTR.
HOWEVER it takes a massive effort to minutley adj the calipers so they dnt rub, but once
youve made that effort theyre perfect!!
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) I managed to pick my self up a front 1 for 35quid and has been a hell of a purchase. I also ride with a hope mono on the rear and i find the juicy alot more comfortable to use, but not as good looking 