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Tim Hamewka
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: September 17, 2012
Strengths: Work good...when they're working.Weaknesses: Constantly need adjustment and bleeding.Bottom Line: These brakes came with a new bike I purchased and I have had nothing but problems with them. They replaced the calipers under warranty the first year but still didn't fix the problem. They need adjusted almost every ride and are constantly having to be bled. (Always done at a bike shop.) I plan on installing a set of mechanical disk brakes in the near future.
Duration Product Used: 2 years
Similar Products Used: First, and last hydralic brakes.
Bike Setup: 2011 Giant Trance X
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Peter SmithDate Reviewed: June 9, 2012
Strengths: Reasonable stopping power for first few rides. That's it!Weaknesses: Pistons always stick. Very noisy after going through dirt. Constantly catch on the disc. Need regular adjustment and servicing just to keep them running.Bottom Line: I've serviced these regularly to try to keep them working properly without luck - they stick again after only 1 ride. There is never any time when they run smoothly without catching the disc. I've finally run out of patience and am replacing them with decent brakes. I will never buy any Avid products again!
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Trailjunkie
a Cross Country Rider
from Darmstadt GermanyDate Reviewed: January 27, 2011
Strengths: lever has a nice shape, priceWeaknesses: Dot, poor finish, stopping power could be better, G2 discs deform easy, need to bleed them periodically, 2 complete failures in one year.Bottom Line: I cannot say anything really good about these breaks. When working they are okay but i just have to wait some time and they are making trouble again. Pistons get stucked, disc deforms, i had to bleed it all 3 months. I'm looking forward to replace them.
Favorite Trail: too many
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: came with the bike
Similar Products Used: Magura Louise, Marta SL Mg etc
Bike Setup: Scott Ransom 30
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jozaner
a Cross Country Rider
from Virovitica, CroatiaDate Reviewed: January 17, 2011
Strengths: Cheap, good breaking especially for xc, easy to setup...Weaknesses: too weak for downhilling with 82+ kg weight...Bottom Line: Very good brakes if you consider their price and the amount of pleasure and joy I had riding with them. I drove them for more than 3 years with no problems, but then they started to leak oil on the lever reservoirs(by that time they had quite many dh runs). I tightened them with plastic straps and they still work, just needed to bleed them.
Favorite Trail: Pakrac mtb park
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: came on may Haro esc
Similar Products Used: Avid elixir 5 after these came close to death :-)
Bike Setup: Had them on 4 different frames, Haro escape, Scott Nitrous, Norco Fluid and Specialized Big hit
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heckler1007
a Cross Country Rider
from sunnyvale, ca, usaDate Reviewed: April 24, 2010
Strengths: Looks nice (white w/ black levers). Brakes smooth. Setup came stock on bike.Weaknesses: Brakes smooth but only for 3 rides. I went thru a mud puddle today and the rear started to chatter & squeal...very annoying. After it dried up, it just chattered whenever I braked.Bottom Line: Looks awesome. Rear brakes suck.
Favorite Trail: Fort Ord
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: TREK
Similar Products Used: Avid Elixir R
Bike Setup: TREK EX 7. FOX FIT RLC 120mm. FOX RP2. XT drivetrain. Thomson seatpost & stem. Bontrager carbon riser & wheelset 9mm QR. LOOK Quartz MTB pedals. AVID Juicy 3.5
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