The Diatech disc brake sytem has been tested on many race circuits including the Norba and World Cup downhill tracks to ensure that it would perform under the toughest conditions. Not only did this brake perform, it out performed any other brake that the test riders had ever ridden before and that is saying something. With all the power of a four-piston brake only one finger braking required. No fade or pump up even on the longest of descents.
Two-pot open system that self-adjusts as the pads wear.
CNC machined two finger levers, calipers, hoses, wavy rotor and universal 'Hayes' type or I.S. mounting kits.
Submitted by
L'il Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from South Australia Date Reviewed: May 17, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Local trails, local XC courses.
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Torpedo7.com.au
Strengths:
Effective, inexpensive, uncomplicated!
Weaknesses:
Initial vibration/resonance through FS rear end (not alone there...), heavy if you are weight conscious.
Similar Products Used:
Avid BB5, Shimano mechanical.
Bike Setup:
Giant Yukon SX (tweaked) used for trail & XC with Marzocchi XC 600 Retro ('07) fork, Velocity VXC disc wheelset and a few other non-standard odds & sods...
Bottom Line:
Not an extreme rider, don't care about the "bling" factor and want a no fuss, effective & inexpensive brake? Try these...no mess, no fuss and effective. What more do ya want?
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Submitted by
roguetrooper
a Weekend Warrior
from wales Date Reviewed: April 30, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Brechfa, Wales
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Halfords,England
Strengths:
Strong reliable good value
Weaknesses:
no adjustment heavy
Similar Products Used:
shimano
Bike Setup:
GT hardtail...do it all
Bottom Line:
Good stopping power,never overheat, take a hammering, good value basic hydrolic brake.
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Submitted by
kgunzer
a Downhiller
from Sydney, NSW Date Reviewed: February 6, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Many
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$90.00
Strengths:
Strong stopping power (SUPER STRONG STOPPING POWER). If you want to stop, press lightly!!!
Weaknesses:
not enough regulation.
Similar Products Used:
Avid Juicy Code, Avid Juicy 5, Hayes 9, Tektro Auriga, Shimano Saint
Bottom Line:
The brakes would do well for trial bikes where you need to lightly touch the brakes and lock the wheels. Mounting it on XC and high speed bikes is quite of a learning curve.
I learned it how to use the power, I love it, I'm keeping it and I'll recommend it.
Brake pads work on several rotors without a hitch. Even the cheap ones will lock so be careful.
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