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 Post subject: What brakes to go for?
PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 5:58 pm 
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Im building up a bike at the mo (seemed like a good idea at the time!) and need some advice on what brakes to consider.

I've got a Santa Cruz Bullit with Fox 36 Van R forks with 160mm travel on Nukeproof Generator wheels. Preferably looking for a brake set deal as watching the money, prob go to £200. Putting a fairly big order in with Chain Reaction tonight.

Will mostly be riding locally, Surrey Hills and the odd trip to Wales. Would be really grateful of some advice, thanks!


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 Post subject: Re: What brakes to go for?
PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:24 pm 
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Location: Dovercourt
£200 is a good budget for brakes,

slx have been getting great reviews
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=83173

I have a set of these formula oro's which i cant say a bad thing about although i used the bigger discs i already had as 160mm is a bit on the small side http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=53568

and these are a good bargain but crc not got the rear in stock at that price http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=67757


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 Post subject: Re: What brakes to go for?
PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:39 pm 
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Shimano xt.

£160-170 for a complete set.

Best brakes i've used


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 Post subject: Re: What brakes to go for?
PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:59 pm 
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Will have some avid elixirs 5's for sale very soon!in white 2012 models 180mm front&160mm rear mate!just waiting for pay day to sort me new setup out!drop me a pm if your interested :thumbup:


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 Post subject: Re: What brakes to go for?
PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:05 pm 
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I was going to suggest Elixir 5s too, I had some on my last build and couldn't fault them :thumbup:


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 Post subject: Re: What brakes to go for?
PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:16 pm 
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Another for XT's here, they've been hassle free for 18 months.

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 Post subject: Re: What brakes to go for?
PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:28 pm 
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Best Ive had is Shimano Saint..but maybe as bit OTT for general use, as there is new 2013 range out now, you maybe able to get older ones cheapish. I prefer look of older ones, more chunky, there is also the cheaper Zee range.

Andy


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 Post subject: Re: What brakes to go for?
PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:33 pm 
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Thanks a lot for all the help guys, went for the SLX'x in the end. Couldn't find a bad review! Fingers crossed

Thanks again!


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 Post subject: Re: What brakes to go for?
PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:48 pm 
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Good choice.


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 Post subject: Re: What brakes to go for?
PostPosted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:31 pm 
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Hoododp wrote:
Thanks a lot for all the help guys, went for the SLX'x in the end. Couldn't find a bad review! Fingers crossed

Thanks again!
you wont regret it, their awesome

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 Post subject: Re: What brakes to go for?
PostPosted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:31 pm 
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Hoododp wrote:
Thanks a lot for all the help guys, went for the SLX'x in the end. Couldn't find a bad review! Fingers crossed

Thanks again!
you wont regret it, their awesome

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