Having not bought a brake other than Hayes Mags, last set in 02-03, I'm pretty baffled by the various opinions/reviews out there. Used Hopes before that.
I want good all-around brakes for all-around riding to replace my clapped-out Hayes. Ordering from (way) overseas so I can't go into a shop and try any out.
What's my best bet? Bargain leftover Mags for like $50? Was looking at Juicy 7s and Shimano SLX. But can Shimanos be run with normal non-floating rotors??
Also considered a new set of Hope 2-pots I found for a decent price...the new ones look pretty wild, but I want something that will require a minimum of support/parts. My old Hopes needed a lot of things changed quite often...
MD
I want good all-around brakes for all-around riding to replace my clapped-out Hayes. Ordering from (way) overseas so I can't go into a shop and try any out.
What's my best bet? Bargain leftover Mags for like $50? Was looking at Juicy 7s and Shimano SLX. But can Shimanos be run with normal non-floating rotors??
Also considered a new set of Hope 2-pots I found for a decent price...the new ones look pretty wild, but I want something that will require a minimum of support/parts. My old Hopes needed a lot of things changed quite often...
MD