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wishywashy7
a Weekend Warrior
from SingaporeDate Reviewed: January 1, 2011
Strengths: Very light action (almost too light); tool free reach adjustabilityWeaknesses: agree with others here that free stroke adjustment doesn't work...wish adjustment/cap screws were all Allen head or Torx instead of cheap cross/PhilipsBottom Line: I upgraded my Avid BB7 with SD7 levers and replaced them with Deore XT complete brake set-up and I would say it definitely equals the BB7 in terms of power. It is actually much more responsive than a BB7 with Gore cables. It is TRUE ONE FINGER BRAKING. Very, very comfortable lever shape, very firm, solid feel at the lever, not a whisker of sponginess.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Avid SD7 (not really similar)
Bike Setup: rigid forked GT Avalanche
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mtbprophet17
a Racer
from New Brunswick, NJ, USADate Reviewed: March 17, 2010
Strengths: Lotta Stopping Power, but without being Bitey. Look Great, and They are reliable like nothing else I know. Self adjustment is better than any that I have ever used.Weaknesses: None thus far in use. I haven't ridden them yet in cold weather, that seems to be the only thing that people have problems withBottom Line: Great brakes, Little pricey but that can be solved by looking around for a good price. They ride great and don't overheat. Quality Brakes from a reputable company.
Favorite Trail: Lewis Morris, Morristown NJ
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Hayes So1e, Magura Clara, Avid Juicy 7
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Gunthor
a Cross Country Rider
from Tracadie-Beach, New-Brunswick, CanadaDate Reviewed: April 22, 2009
Strengths: Super braking power! Super Look!Weaknesses: None for nowBottom Line: Brakes looks very cool! Super stoping power! It stops NOW! Haha. Little expensive though, but its worth every penny! Great for an agressive rider who wants to push his limits!
Favorite Trail: Miramichi French Fort Cove Trails
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Intersport
Similar Products Used: Some lame 100$ hydraulic brakes
Bike Setup: Brand new Giant Anthem X2!
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doriann
a Downhiller
from united kingdomDate Reviewed: December 15, 2008
Strengths: great feel...great stoping power... easy to fit....the looks of it/designWeaknesses: none so far....maybe the priceBottom Line: theese are a great set of brakes.... great looking.....impresive braking power...a bit spicy on the price but worth every penny...
easy to fit by the manual.... the brakes need about 10-15 minutes of riding and braking until they start to kick in hard
Favorite Trail: anything fast
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: merlincycles
Similar Products Used: avid juicy 7
Bike Setup: HT full xt with marzocchi up front
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theguide
a Cross Country Rider
from Banff, Alberta, CanadaDate Reviewed: August 23, 2008
Strengths: Strong, adjustable, reliable, no fade, great modulation, enviromentaly friendly, looks great.Weaknesses: expensive. came with bike but if I ever rip one off on a tree I'll need a loan for new ones.Bottom Line: I'm a bike tech and I live and ride in the mountains. I've serviced and ridden almost everything. These are the best mixture of raw power, modulation, looks and reliabilty I have ever ridden. I love my bike and I love the new xt group cause it works, period. If you grab a handfull of brake you better be ready because you are stopping NOW. only 4 chili's cause they are expensive, but they are worth it for any bike genre.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: came on my remedy
Similar Products Used: juicy 3's, 5's, 7's, ultimates, code and code 5. Hayes everything thers to many to list and all the old shimano stuff...etc
Bike Setup: trek remedy 8 with a few upgrades
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