[cjcrashesalot]

Sorry for posting a vs thread, but after reading everything I could find I still can't really decide. My new rig came with saints, but I'm really curious to try the code 5's.

Reasons I like the code:
- My other bikes have juicy's, so I've grown very used to that lever (saint levers feel thin to me)
- Supposed great power
- Wouldn't really cost me much (or anything) to switch

But, I already have the saints, and I hear they are super reliable and easy to bleed.

Anyone tried both?

 

[Broken_Spoke]

Have you thought about looking for new lever blades? That would be much cheaper than going out and buying a whole new set of brakes.

 

[rigidhack]

You will likely get used to the new lever feel in a ride or two. The Saints are excellent brakes. I would just stick with them. The CODE 5's just don't seem worth the hassle of swapping them out. (I'm using Juicy 7's, which are great - and I have tried out the Saints)

 

[cjcrashesalot]

Have you thought about looking for new lever blades? That would be much cheaper than going out and buying a whole new set of brakes.

Well like I was saying, it wouldn't really cost me anything in the end to switch (besides time), so it's a matter of which is the better brake. After riding around a bit, I'm leaning toward the code solely based on the lever feel/actuation of the saint compared to my juicy's. But like I said, I don't have any real time on either, so it's just a guess as to which will be better in the long run

 

[jonKranked]

I've been on saints for a year and a half now, and am very happy with them. a friend of mine has code 5's and he considers them to be too grabby.

Either way if you decide to sell your saints let me know

 

[Bikael Molton]

saints are dynamite

 

[bushrider]

I have 2007 codes and saints.

Code vs Saint

Power: very close, codes maybe slightly more powerful

Modulation/feel: codes feel slightly more progressive than saints, very close

Noise: Saints are silent, codes make noise when braking hard

Durability: Zero issues with the saints. Codes: rear lever failed, replaced under warranty. Front and rear codes were re-bled twice as the levers would intermittantly pull into the bar. So basically the codes needed pretty major attention 3X last season while the saints were flawless.

Weight: saints are lighter

I was very disapointed by the codes. I paid a premium over saints expecting that power and modulation would be significantly better than saints. I wanted super powerful brakes to minimise arm pump DHing all day at the bike park. On top of that I found the codes to be relatively high maintance at least compared to saints.

I just sold my codes and replaced them with 2nd hand Gustavs.

So stick with the Saints IMO.

 

[emperorofdirt]

chris you wanker keep the saints codes are for homos

 

[freakrock]

saints+straitline levers are a GREAT combo. if you don't like how the levers feel you should definitely try it.

 

[Bikael Molton]

yeah i have straitlines on my Saints and my 4pot XTs... real comfy for 1-finger braking.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

saints are the best brakes i have ever ridden i ride the calipers on both my dh and trail bike and am very happy...i wouldnt get the avids they have a hoaky bleed system saints are easy as hell...

 

[buildyourown]

My codes have been awesome. Endless power and good modulation. The only maintenance I've done has been an initial line shorten/bleed and pad changes.