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Post by kooch481 on Dec 1, 2015 20:19:48 GMT
Hello guys,
Been a while since ive posted on here.
One of my brakes have developed an issue and started getting air into the system a slight bit so made a lot of lever travel.
I think it may soon be time for a upgrade as ive had the brakes for 3 years now.
I was thinking of a set of Shimano Saints?
Does anybody use these?
Or have any other reccomendations?
Thanks in advance
Phil
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Post by beansontoast on Dec 1, 2015 20:20:24 GMT
SRAM guide...End of thread.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2015 20:42:57 GMT
Saints are a bit overkill unless it's for a DH rig.... have a shufty at the Shimano XT brakes... some good bargains to be had over at Merlin Cycles...
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Post by marsbarman on Dec 1, 2015 20:51:56 GMT
I've currently got some Shimano XTR's. Fantastic breaks, I find them a bit off and on, by that I mean you can tell when the pads hit the rotor. Gives a nice feel.
I've also owned Hope Tech3 E4's and while I love all the Hope kit on my bike, I just didn't like the brakes. They felt massively overkill for what I was using them for.
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Post by Marmite on Dec 1, 2015 21:12:33 GMT
Hope end of so easy to work on made in the uk as well  |
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Post by kooch481 on Dec 1, 2015 21:40:06 GMT
I was worried about the overkill situation.
I ride a Mega do trail centres and also some downhill tracks.
I currently have formula T1s and they are really powerful for a 2 pot caliper
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Post by beansontoast on Dec 1, 2015 21:46:50 GMT
I've got a set of SRAM DB5's for sale if you're interested?
Brand spanking new and come with Matchmaker X clamps.
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Post by jgmu97 on Dec 1, 2015 21:58:22 GMT
I'm using SLX with the finned pads, so cheap and the performance is decent, they dont have the modulation that i had on my Tektro's, but the power is plenty full, and for £40 each, im not complaining!
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Post by kalli on Dec 1, 2015 22:14:20 GMT
Hello guys, Been a while since ive posted on here. One of my brakes have developed an issue and started getting air into the system a slight bit so made a lot of lever travel. I think it may soon be time for a upgrade as ive had the brakes for 3 years now. I was thinking of a set of Shimano Saints? Does anybody use these? Or have any other reccomendations? Thanks in advance Phil Thats strange, this has happened to my formula T1s (rear break) this weekend, went to get bike out and found i didnt have a rear break. A rubber o ring was damaged and was drawing air into the system. Got it working again and manged to get my ride in on saturday ( though later than planned). Dont think its long to the world though:-( |
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Post by leedodds1 on Dec 2, 2015 8:43:08 GMT
I've not used Saints but did have a set of ZEEs which are the same as Saints but without the level adjust, fantastic brakes but now I'm using XTs and find them just as good as the Zee 4 pot brakes and they're lighter, bonus!
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Post by step on Dec 2, 2015 9:21:25 GMT
Im using a bodge of XT levers an Deore calipers, no problems stopping me but I am captain slow
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Post by roundie1981 on Dec 2, 2015 9:29:39 GMT
I'm using the xts, can't fault them at all.
Both CRC and merlin are doing them for the same price on the older m785 versions
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Post by jonny on Dec 3, 2015 15:32:02 GMT
I love my XT's, have them on both my bikes.
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Post by typer on Dec 3, 2015 15:40:25 GMT
Saints are a bit overkill unless it's for a DH rig.... have a shufty at the Shimano XT brakes... some good bargains to be had over at Merlin Cycles... This, I've got saints on my downhill bike and I'm convinced they'd stop a truck |
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Post by Rlo80 on Dec 13, 2015 16:40:27 GMT
I ran XTR on the latest bike and they were great and really powerful just with one finger. Beautiful slim design as well...but if cost is a bit steep, surely you can't go wrong with XT's...and not bad at all for the cost!
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Post by hodgy on Dec 15, 2015 18:12:47 GMT
Can't fault the only set of brakes I've had on mine ...it's what you get used to I guess but Hope Mono's have been brilliant ...
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Post by kooch481 on Dec 20, 2015 9:56:52 GMT
Thanks for the advice guys. Ill keep browsing for offers after xmas money is tight at the minute  The XTs do look and sound fantastic value. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2015 10:23:44 GMT
Got XT's and Formula RX's - tbh of the two the Formulas feel better but the XT's are still very good - especially for the money.
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Post by beansontoast on Dec 20, 2015 10:27:54 GMT
If you buy anything other than SRAM Guides... Yam wrong!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2015 10:35:16 GMT
I know Beans raves about the Guides and I also know that they must be good as he's had XT and Hopes so can compare - don't know how expensive the Guides are though?
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Post by beansontoast on Dec 20, 2015 10:38:10 GMT
You're looking at around £200 for a set of RSC's. You can get them cheaper if you don't want all the adjustability.. You can get more expensive too with the Ultimate's!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2015 10:39:00 GMT
That may be a factor then - depends on his budget.
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Post by Rlo80 on Dec 20, 2015 18:21:55 GMT
If you had 200 quid budget...Merlin cycles...XTR set on offer for 199. Wouldn't look back!
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