So I'm contemplating a new set of brakes..Currently on XO Trails
Before you tell me to get shimanos Ive ran them and do not like them..I like allot of modulation..and they just arnt for me..
I do like the xo's allot but I do get a little fade out of the rear on long 10min+ descents and I would prefer slightly less deadband..The one thing I do like about the shimanos is the lever shape but now that I have been back on avids for awhile I am used to them again...
Was planning on going with Guides or at least buying Guide levers and keeping my calipers as they are the same..that would hopefully solve my fade issue and give me less deadband. Also the lever appears to be more shapely...
Before I pull the trigger I am curious about Hopes...last time I squeezed a hope brake was circa 2003 and they left allot to be desired...wondering how the new ones, particularly the tech3 v4's are...basically looking for lots of power and good modulation...anybody have any time on them? These are going on a 6" bike but it is my dh bike and gets ridden as such
edit: checking the weights bolting an extra pound to my bike doesn't sound appealing..pretty heavy at 550gs
Before you tell me to get shimanos Ive ran them and do not like them..I like allot of modulation..and they just arnt for me..
I do like the xo's allot but I do get a little fade out of the rear on long 10min+ descents and I would prefer slightly less deadband..The one thing I do like about the shimanos is the lever shape but now that I have been back on avids for awhile I am used to them again...
Was planning on going with Guides or at least buying Guide levers and keeping my calipers as they are the same..that would hopefully solve my fade issue and give me less deadband. Also the lever appears to be more shapely...
Before I pull the trigger I am curious about Hopes...last time I squeezed a hope brake was circa 2003 and they left allot to be desired...wondering how the new ones, particularly the tech3 v4's are...basically looking for lots of power and good modulation...anybody have any time on them? These are going on a 6" bike but it is my dh bike and gets ridden as such
edit: checking the weights bolting an extra pound to my bike doesn't sound appealing..pretty heavy at 550gs
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