Submitted by
ross
a Downhiller
from scotland Date Reviewed: July 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
near my town bumy very good trail
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$280.00
Purchased At:
cycle world
Strengths:
there nipy very smooth dont need any repairs ever since ive had them the pads dont wear done dont need bled alot and can be used for downhill and cross contry
Weaknesses:
you cant get blue ones with scotland flags only red ones with british flags grrr lol
Similar Products Used:
formular hayes ..
Bike Setup:
fsa
sdh
cove
hope
many more
Bottom Line:
amazing breaks if u can aford them defenatly buy them and evan if u do downhill yuou dont have to buy m4's work good on a hardtail and fun
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Submitted by
Nat Hinks
a Cross Country Rider
from Portsmouth Date Reviewed: June 5, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Red Bull
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction
Strengths:
Beautifully machined caliper and lever. Very good performance when set up correctly. Front brake has worked without fault or any maintenance.
Weaknesses:
Rear brake lever has suffered from a leaking resevoir cap, a leaking piston in the lever which has resulted in bleeding brake after most rides. Currently awaiting the spare parts from Hope (replaced with no questions asked, Hope have even offered to reapair the lever if I send it to them )
Similar Products Used:
Magura Clara, Coda expert
Bike Setup:
Caad 4, Lefty, XT, Race Face
Bottom Line:
If only the rear didnt leak... These are great brakes, they look the best, are better value than Hayes or XT in the UK at least. Customer service from has been very good. Would give them a 5 if it wasnt for the leaking! Would suit cross country with a smaller disc, but has the power for downhill with the larger 185 or 200mm discs.
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Submitted by
D YUNG
a Cross Country Rider
from CALI Date Reviewed: April 23, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
BEYONDBIKES
Strengths:
GREAT LOOKING GREAT STOPPING POPWER, SMOOTH OPERATION
Weaknesses:
SQUEEK ALOT AND THE SCREW AJUSTERS STRIP OUT AND THEN THE COMPANY CHARGED ME FOR NEW ALLEN HEAD SCREWS THAT SHOULD BE UNDER WARENTEE. WHEN A COMPANY DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THERE COMPANY ITS NOT RIGHT
Bike Setup:
ELLSWORTH ALL XTR
Bottom Line:
NOT HAPPRY WITH WARRENTEE
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Submitted by
Dave Whittle
a Weekend Warrior
from Somerset Date Reviewed: March 17, 2002
753 Handbuilt Renolyds frame, XTR gears, RS Duke Race, X-lite handlebars, Thompson Stem and Post, Pro-link carbon saddle.
Bottom Line:
Quality brakes from a British manufacturer main reason for purchase was the small disc avalible for the back enabling reduced buzz on my steel frame when braking. No spacers were required when used with RS forks and Shimano XT hubs. Possibly the new standard for XC disc brakes
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Submitted by
Steven
a Cross Country Rider
from Wildomar, CA Date Reviewed: February 10, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Skinny Dipp
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Back Alley Bikes
Strengths:
Great Modulation, Stop Excellent
Weaknesses:
My brother lost the rear dust cap today
Similar Products Used:
A few
Bike Setup:
Turner XCE W/ Float, Fox Forx 100R, XT derailleurs/cranks, King hubs/headset, Titec stem, Thomson Post, Hope Discs, TIME Carbon peddals,
Bottom Line:
Won't be using another set of brakes for a long time, my brother has Avids which blow in comparison. Make nose wheelies a blast. Have superb stopping power. Anyone who wants a great set of brakes and can afoord them should purchase these.
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