Ambidextrous ‘flip flop’ design, CNC machined from a solid billet of 2014 T6 aircraft spec aluminium alloy - with a split clamp to allow easy set up and choice of positioning. The master cylinder assembly is completed with our durable anodised finish to withstand weather, cleaning and general trail use and a choice of either hi tensile polyester reinforced or Goodridge stainless steel braided hose to give a sharp, solid feel to the system.
Submitted by
p51jimjam
a Racer
from reseda,cal,usa Date Reviewed: November 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
santa moncia mtns
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
winn wheels
Strengths:
great design light really easy to set up.i run front on right side
Weaknesses:
expensive but get what you paid for
Similar Products Used:
hayes elcamino xtr
Bike Setup:
titus racer sid wc stan's extralite crank bars stem and bar end xt shifter xtr der and pedals 22.75 lbs
Bottom Line:
i have to no problem setting shifter and brakes lever where i what. these are one of lights best working out there.
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Submitted by
GooseRu
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: September 19, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
Well made, nice bit of kit, good adjustments.
Weaknesses:
as others have said shifter set up is a little compromised, but I'm happy with the way its set up.
Similar Products Used:
07 XT, cheap mechanical's, Juicy 3's
Bike Setup:
SC superlight, F120's , hope pro II'1/717's, XT drive train
Bottom Line:
After a lot of thought and a very large spreadsheet, i chose these little beauties and I'm very happy that that i did, lots of stopping power, no fade that i have noticed and great modulation. i went for the braided hose and floating rotor upgrade and paid £135 each for them.
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Submitted by
Swederacer
a Cross Country Rider
from Orlando, FL Date Reviewed: August 21, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Still searching
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
awesome design,workmanship, ease of setup, great modulation, Light weight
Weaknesses:
not very compatible with 970 XTR shifters.
Similar Products Used:
970 XTR, XT
Bike Setup:
Niner Sir 9,Ellsworth wheels, XTR 970 shifter, XTR rear derailleur, Truvativ Noir crank, Chris King headset, Thompson seat post,
Bottom Line:
Great brakes, Excellent feel, Much better feel than XTR 970. easy to set up. Just a awesome set of brakes... 5 Chili's..
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Submitted by
DRUMMY
a Cross Country Rider
from scotland Date Reviewed: August 18, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Very well manufactured. Engineered to high standard.
Weaknesses:
Cannot be set up easily. Will not work will Shimano xt 760 shifters (Hope have designed only for 770 but do not tell you that). The reservoir is very bulky - which is the route of the problem when trying to fit certain shifters. Poor ergononic design.
Similar Products Used:
Avid elixir 5 - excellent design.
Bottom Line:
Had to have the hopes replaced by avid's due to the hand strains experienced when riding for a few hours and try to shift gears. The bulky brake design make it impossible to get a comfortable set up for the xt 760 shifters. Avoid the hope x2 at all costs.
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Submitted by
sadgit
a Weekend Warrior
from Switzerland Date Reviewed: July 29, 2009
Shiny. Long lever and master cylinder may make set up awkward.
Similar Products Used:
Hayes nine, avid juicy
Bike Setup:
Carbon Ibis Mojo.
Bottom Line:
Well engineered, reusable fittings, very easy to bleed (like a car, no special tools or connectors needed). Floating rotors are great too. Easy set up.
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