Saint is a good brake that doesn't need to be bled. Hmm.I would go with the codes - good brake and super easy to bleed. JMO
this of course is not true. but the ability to ghetto-bleed them in the parking lot is a huge bonus, it saved several weekends of riding for me.Saint is a good brake that doesn't need to be bled. Hmm.
My 2006 Gustav who have only been bled once, due to plumbing change just called. And they disagree with you.all brakes should be done at least once a season
I don't know why this is. On my trail bike, I have only bled my 2005 XT brakes once, and they have been working perfect the whole time, and I ride 2-3x/week in season. The only reason I bled them was 'cause I cracked the reservoir cap in a crash and needed to replace it. YMMV of course, but I just don't understand why a properly designed brake should be bled if it doesn't need it.all brakes should be done at least once a season
This, and as slyfink said, Shimano brakes are generally very reliable and almost maintenance free. I would also suggest that if you end up with Saints, run smaller rotors unless you're doing Psychosis race run on the regular. They provide plenty of power with smaller diameter rotors, and I don't have a modulation issue with mine. The only functional advantage the Codes may have in lever feel/reach, altho I'm not even sure what the latest Saint levers look like.I would take Saints on pure merit of running mineral oil.
I have no interest in running DOT powered brakes ever again.
Your more then welcome to disagree, it's called Maintenance! Checking the bolts to make sure they are tight. Changing tires when the wear out, putting new pads on your bike - all of that stuff is maintenance so your bike performs at peek performance.My 2006 Gustav who have only been bled once, due to plumbing change just called. And they disagree with you.
all brakes should be done at least once a season
Must be one of the reasons your Avids work for you. (A small reason.)Every time I change my pads I bleed my brakes (DH Bike) - it takes 15 min (or one beer) to change fluid out. I always know that I have fresh fluid.
haha....dick.Real men either run Saints or Hayes Mags.
I wouldn't count on that. I had one 2011 replaced under warranty and now the other one has the same issue and needs to be warranty'd too. I just replaced them with xt's. I'm done with avid.haha....dick.
I'd vote saints, but I think Avid may have finally figured out QC on their codes by 2011.