Submitted by
blasky
a Weekend Warrior
from cincinnati oh, u.s. Date Reviewed: October 16, 2009
Favorite Trail:
lake hope
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
after you get used to 'em (if your like me and have been using rim brakes) they do exactly what they're designed to do. i've come trust these 'em completely.
Weaknesses:
none that i'm aware of...
Similar Products Used:
shimano m575 hydraulics
Bike Setup:
'08 kona cindercone, rockshox recon race, fire xc pro's
Bottom Line:
being my first experience with hydraulic brakes, i don't have much to compare them to, however, i ride ALOT, and never have had any problems other than warping the rotors from overheating on really long rides. i've never had to bleed them and i'm still using the original pads. they squeal and groan every once and awhile, but it really depends on the circumstances. i think they're fan freakin' tastic....
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Submitted by
lrdezines
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City, UT, UTSA Date Reviewed: August 13, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Crest
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Wild Rose
Strengths:
look cool
Weaknesses:
I have adjusted these brakes way to many times to try an achieve a smooth result. New pads after 2months of riding...lame. I have reset them, lightly textured them with sand paper (cleaning them), try rubbing alcohol, went from the 6 inch to the 7 inch rotors, complained at the shop, name it, everybody has tried, no avail, they still make my whole bike vibrate.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT, Avid Juicy
Bike Setup:
Gfisher HI-Fi 29er Deluxe, the Hayes came stock in a 6inch rotor on the GF. I was pumped I had always heard good things. THEY WERE WRONG
Bottom Line:
Super frustrated that they are such a nuisance and don't even come close to my expectations. Buy something else.
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Submitted by
winsail
a Cross Country Rider
from Soquel Date Reviewed: July 31, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Enchanted Loop Trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came On Bike
Strengths:
I love these brakes. They work great and stop my bike on a dime. This is my first set of Hydro's and I am very happy.
These brakes do what they are supposed to do. They stop my bike on a dime and have been trouble free. I noticed in some other posts they complained about squeaking. When I rode in really dusty, powdery trails they squeak. All the other brakes I rode did the same.
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Submitted by
nik dida
a Weekend Warrior
from slovenia Date Reviewed: July 31, 2009
Favorite Trail:
wef
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Strengths:
5
Weaknesses:
55
Similar Products Used:
5
Bike Setup:
5
Bottom Line:
5
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Submitted by
chrisberty
a Downhiller
from United Kingdom Date Reviewed: July 24, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Look awesome, very strong braking with a 9 inch front rotor and 8 inch rear
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Hayes Nine 8" rotor
Bike Setup:
Scott Nitrous FR/ Boxxers/ Halo SAS/ Hayes Strokers/ Sram x5
Bottom Line:
truely amazing, buy some now. i got these off ebay for half the price from local shop. get them with a 9 inch front rotor, its incredible
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Submitted by
mtnbikfrut
a Racer
from Washington, DC Date Reviewed: June 12, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Universal Cycles
Strengths:
price, performance, reliability, great modulation, fit well on the bar and with my XTR shifter pods, comfortable lever
Weaknesses:
lever isn't as firm as I would like it
Similar Products Used:
previous gen of Hayes
Bike Setup:
tracer vpp, 150mm fox, shimano 9x, 7" rotor up front, 6" in back
Bottom Line:
I had been out of the sport for a few years and I wasn't sure what breaks to get. I am still running hayes brakes I bled back in 2002 and they work flawlessly. I got a good word about these brakes from Schmitty at Universal and I went for it. super happy with these brakes!
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Submitted by
willhinde
a Weekend Warrior
from london Date Reviewed: June 7, 2009
Favorite Trail:
P.O.R.C
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
thetford forest
Strengths:
cheap, work well and not much maintenance needed
Weaknesses:
lever adjuster slips
Similar Products Used:
avid juicy 5
Bike Setup:
kona five-o as it comes
Bottom Line:
very affordable brake that is good at what it is meant to do and needs barely any maintenance.
You do need a more powerful brake if you are planning on doing lots of downhill, but are fine for odd occasion.
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Submitted by
NightN
a Downhiller
from Moscow Date Reviewed: May 23, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Oleshki
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Chainreactioncycles.
Strengths:
Power. Remain powerfull during long run. (2-3min down)
Weaknesses:
no adjustment.
Ryde only pads (trail or above are not competible)
Similar Products Used:
juicy 5
Bike Setup:
norco six, ams sl1, saint etc
Bottom Line:
At fist, they looked too ON-OFF. After one day i got used and they feels much better than Juicy 5, but Strokers needs to be warmed up every ride.
I would recommend them for freeriders and downhillers on a budget, but NOT for dirt\street because of the specific of work described above.
PS have fallen some tmes. The lever is still on its place=)
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Submitted by
muddymountainbiker
a Downhiller
from Monmouth Date Reviewed: April 27, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Pedal bike away
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
chainreaction cycles
Strengths:
Cheap, average stopping power, light, hassle free
Weaknesses:
only average stopping power, cheap and cheerful
Similar Products Used:
avid juicy 3s, hayes hfx nine, hope 6pot ti,
Bike Setup:
Giant 04 team downhill, 888vfs, stroker v7s, 8speed shimano
Bottom Line:
not the best of stopping power, but they are light, and they do stop if your not a pro racer, ive only just got back into cycling and they give me good stopping power for £128 for the pair!
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Submitted by
dweras
a Cross Country Rider
from Wolów, Poland Date Reviewed: April 12, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Hayes Stroker Ryde
Strengths:
low maintenance, cost effective, hi_quality, great design, hi breaking power
Weaknesses:
none so far except for squeaks while on a wet terrain but this is not a problem for me
for the price these are worth bying, I was tempted by Stroker ace but for that price probably the only change is the bar adjust knob which is not much of importance as there is a allen key screw to adjust...very good and solid product
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Submitted by
mountain_bomber156
a Cross Country Rider
from SoCal Date Reviewed: March 17, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Are you kiddig?
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Cheap, good quality for the price, gateway to the real world of hydraulic disks
Weaknesses:
Allen key reach adjust
Similar Products Used:
Pretty much every brake ever made, either owned or demo'ed.
Bike Setup:
KHS XCT 555, demo'ed at my LBS.
Bottom Line:
these are nice brakes. the only issue that i had was poor service at the shop. these guys don't know nothing about real bikes! the demo rig was stored hanging off the wall. when i went to ride it, i got no braking power and smashed right into a tree. all kinds of air must have gotten into it. i came back and told the jackasses to fix it. they bled the brakes and they worked fine! if you are on a budget, or want good parts for next to nothing, go for these brakes. you won't regret it.
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Submitted by
dtrancex
a Cross Country Rider
from Bend Or. USA Date Reviewed: March 10, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Swampy,Mrazek,Skyliners
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came on my Trance X1
Strengths:
I ride at least 100 miles a week in the mountains around here, and these brakes have worked flawlessly. I weigh 200 lbs so these brakes have their job cut out for them.
It is very important that you bed them in correctly, for them to work well. They do tend to get noisy, however with a little brake cleaner on the rotors they quite down.
Bike Setup:
Stock Giant Trance X1 08 model
Bottom Line:
Buy them and love them. They are not DH brakes, however I know a few FR that use them with no reservations.
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Submitted by
KDMS
a Weekend Warrior
from Alston, UK Date Reviewed: March 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
The places people do not know about!!
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
EBay
Bottom Line:
This is not a review, more an observation.
It would apper that there are a few people who have either been miss sold or miss bought these brakes. They are stated as being XC, AM & FR brakes. There is no mention of them being suitable for DH. I would apper that most of the problems (though not all it has to be said) are DH related. My addvice would be to stop being stingy and get some more suitable DH brakes. Also, although they come "Pre Bled" it is always a good idea to bleed any brakes before use just to make sure.
The moral:
ALWAYS CHECK THAT YOU BUY THE RIGHT BRAKES FOR YOUR INTENDED USE!!!
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Submitted by
Dimitris
a Cross Country Rider
from Greece Date Reviewed: February 16, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Excellent control and feeling when stopping. I only have to use one finger to stop the bike, regardless of the riding conditions (note: the lever position can be adjusted with an allen wrench, as shown in the user's manual)
Weaknesses:
Some noise may be produced at times (particularly when the brake is continuously used in big downhills and with low bike speed). I will try the Fibrax pads to see if they will solve the problem.
Bike Setup:
Cube Nature 2009
Bottom Line:
I highly recommend it! I put 4 stars on the overall rating just because of the abovementioned noise problem.
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Submitted by
kiwi_matt
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: February 4, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Each and every one of them
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$126.00
Purchased At:
Ride Cycles
Strengths:
Well made, cost effective. Plenty of power. Good solid lever feel. Love the design.
Weaknesses:
"Stroker" graphics prone to wearing off. I guess this was caused from excess DOT fluid from the master cylinder running onto it the graphics. But it's hardly worth worrying about.
Similar Products Used:
Hayes 9.
Bottom Line:
These are great brakes. The lack some of the features of their bigger brothers like the lever adjustment. But all you need is an allen key to adjust them which most people carry while riding anyway.
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Submitted by
vmed_cha_gr
a Cross Country Rider
from KEFALONIA Date Reviewed: January 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
KEFALONIAN TRAILS
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
EBAY
Strengths:
Very good brake power. No problems so far.
Weaknesses:
Paint is a little bit sensitive.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano deore, shimano saint.
Bike Setup:
Specialized epic 2005. Full xt, rockshox reba, mavic wheels, kenda nevegal tires, 180mm front & 160mm rear disk rotors.
Bottom Line:
Bike stops instantly & brake power follows your fingers. No strange noises with water. Try to adjust calipers parallel to the rotors & they work just fine.
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Submitted by
Daleynewman
a Weekend Warrior
from Spaarndam, Holland Date Reviewed: December 17, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Les Gets, France
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
Barracud, Belgium
Strengths:
Cheap, hassel free, powerfull, reliable, low(no) maintainance, versatile (XC/freeride), hmmmm they do until now, everything a brake should do.
Weaknesses:
No banjo fitting in master or slave cylinder. Hose is more easily prone to damage(as i've discovered)due to different cable routing. Reach adjustment screw turns all by itself during long decents,(after a drop of loctite that was cured).
Similar Products Used:
Hope Mini, Hope M4, Magura HS22/33 en Clara and loads of old cable brakes.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Heckler. Stroker Ryde 180/160, Progressive 5th element coil, RS Pike 90/140, XO, XT, Thomson, Mavic, Scwalbe.
Bottom Line:
Cheap, cheerful and effective. I ride mostly XC, but i like to do stupid things every now and then,- like bike parks in France and Germany. Also ridden the Pas Portes du Soleil (mega downhills, 100km per day, two days long)twice with these brakes...NO PROBLEMS whatsoever. Like i said, just that little reach screw which needed loctiting. Of course there are more powerful, better looking brakes out there, i've had them, but they weren't as reliable and noise free as these.
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Submitted by
Koenkoen
a Cross Country Rider
from Eindhoven, Netherlands Date Reviewed: December 4, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Garda lake, italy
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
LBS (came with bike)
Strengths:
Good lever design, good ergonomics, no irritating noises
Weaknesses:
POOR braking power (I replaced the pads, cleaned the discs and broke them in, several times)
Similar Products Used:
Hayes HFX9, worked fine
Bike Setup:
Cube full-suspension, Reba, Fox RP2, XT
Bottom Line:
Could have been a good, low cost all-you-need brake if only they did their job: Stopping! (and yes I replaced the pads, cleaned the discs and broke them in, several times)
They should come with a warning: DO NOT USE on downward terrain or asphalt!
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Submitted by
jeffkill
a Downhiller
from Concord, NC, USA Date Reviewed: November 10, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Clark tire
Strengths:
Great modulation, more than enough power for XC/trail riding.
Weaknesses:
Only 1 choice of brake pad material to choose from.
Bottom Line:
I put these brakes on my budget XC bike. I've been using Hayes hydro's since I started using disc brakes, and just like the feel of them more compared to Avids and others. The lever/ contact point feels really good on these brakes. They have more than enough stopping power for XC/Trail riding.
Anyone using these brakes for DH/FR and giving them a negative review is an idiot. They weren't intended for those purposes, so buy the right brake for the job.
Also, anyone saying these brakes have no modulation is out of their mind. They modulate much better than any of the older Hayes brakes. IMO, modulation has alot to do with the user, and not everything to do with the brake anyway.
Bottom line, if you want a fair priced hydro brake for your XC bike I would definitely buy these. I found mine on sale for $150 for both F & R, so I have no complaints at all.
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Submitted by
Pablo56
a Weekend Warrior
from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales Date Reviewed: August 26, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Torpantau
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good stopping power, front brake excellent.
Weaknesses:
Rear brake very poor and cannot be used, no immediate explanation for poor rear performance.
Similar Products Used:
Hayes MX2 mechanical
Bike Setup:
Specialized FSR XC Comp
Bottom Line:
If the brakes actually worked as they are supposed to I guess they would be very good. To date I have not been able to use the back brake due to bad vibration and noise, that vibrates througout the bike so bad I have to release the brake. Front is good, but I'm annoyed that this is affecting my downhill work. Levers are good and well positioned. Prefer mechanical any day.
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Submitted by
Adept
a Cross Country Rider
from Budapest, Hungary Date Reviewed: August 20, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Hungary
Strengths:
It is strong, enough for my 100kgs, maybe a 180cm disc would be nice for me. When I pulling, down from the hill it isn't get hot easily.
Weaknesses:
If you use it in the city long time, it is start to make a little sound. You can go that fast, to warming up the brakes without a hill...
Bottom Line:
I offer without doubts... Good prize, nice look, good performance.
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Submitted by
Adept
a Cross Country Rider
from Budapest, Hungary Date Reviewed: August 20, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Hungary
Strengths:
It is strong, enough for my 100kgs, maybe a 180cm disc would be nice for me. When I pulling, down from the hill it isn't get hot easily.
Weaknesses:
If you use it in the city long time, it is start to make a little sound. You can go that fast, to warming up the brakes without a hill...
Bottom Line:
I offer without doubts... Good prize, nice look, good performance.
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Submitted by
torre
a Downhiller
from fresno california Date Reviewed: August 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
willow creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
stevens bike shop
Strengths:
they have no strengths at all
Weaknesses:
u either dont brake or u lock out
had to bleed them lots over time they start to get lots of play in the trigger
Similar Products Used:
nothing is this bad
Bike Setup:
08 big hit 1 juicy threes double track wheels
Bottom Line:
they suck
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Submitted by
glorycoree
a Cross Country Rider
from Pleasanton, CA Date Reviewed: August 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Tamarancho
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Disc Brakes. Disc is better than any other. That's about all the product has going for it.
Weaknesses:
I feel like there is no in between. Either you are going full speed ahead or you are locking out. I crashed hard on my first ride on my new bike with these and I bent the rotor badly. After that there was no braking. We bent it back and they are working alright now. They feel cheap. The control is flimsy.
Similar Products Used:
Juicy 5
Bike Setup:
Giant Cypher Fox RL, Float rp2.
Bottom Line:
Bottom line.. these brakes are better than rim brakes, however, they do not compare to Avid brakes. I'm using these for now, but fully plan on switching them out to Avid brakes.
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Submitted by
Gavin
a Racer
from New zealand Date Reviewed: June 23, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Extremely cheap brake, cheaper than any other discbrake on the market.
Weaknesses:
Terrible lever position which puts the lever far too far out from the bars (and im 6 foot tall and have really big hands.) and very little power and no modulation, you just yank on the levers as hard as possible and expect to vaguely slow down sometime in the distant future.
Similar Products Used:
hayes 9's, juicy 3's, juicy 7's, juicy 7 ultimates, magura marta SL. avid bb 5 mechanicals.
Bike Setup:
Specialized p2
Bottom Line:
Not flash performance, no much needed adjustment to cure dreadful design. absolutely no feel.
A terrible budget brake that i dont even believe is powerful enough for most off road use.
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Submitted by
Metalcat
a Downhiller
from Belgium Date Reviewed: June 23, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Winterberg
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good modulation, don't fade quick. Good braking power. Easy setup. Look well
Weaknesses:
For downhill and single finger braking, not enough power. They don't come near the Avid code's with regard to sheer braking power.
Similar Products Used:
Avid Code, Louise FR, Louise Carbon BAT
Bike Setup:
Big Hit 1 with 888RCV
Bottom Line:
These are good brakes. I'm swapping them over to my All Mountaine because with the 203 rotor they will perform very well there. However, for downhill I do not recommend these. The Avid Codes are way better in that area.
Value rating 4 because they are wrather cheap and yet good brakes
Overall 3 because even with the 203 rotor they are IMHO not usable for DH
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Submitted by
george eccleston
a Weekend Warrior
from branston england Date Reviewed: June 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
follow the dog cannock chase
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$296.00
Purchased At:
merlincycles.com
Strengths:
amasing stopping power they look amasing and are grate value for money
Weaknesses:
no problems apart from front hose was to short
Similar Products Used:
avid jucie 7 and 5,s shimano xt hope mono mini formule oro k18 and k24
Bike Setup:
saracen mantra2 2007 custom wheels witch i got with brakesWheels - Deore disc hubs handbuilt with stainless steel double butted spokes and Mavic XM117 black disc rims 203mm rotors. sdg belair rl saddle truvative firex team crank dmr v8 peddles shimano alveio shifters stock bar and stem and seat post. mantitou axle comp 120mm travle forks
Bottom Line:
grate brakes amasing price amasing power i think that they are the best brakes on the markit for the price and if they brake i will buy anoter pair. if you are thinking about buying them my advice is go to merlincycles.com and buy them
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Submitted by
Gabe Santos
a Downhiller
from Concord,CA Date Reviewed: May 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
blackoak trail or devils elbow
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
stock from bike
Strengths:
i love how smooth they are and the look of the blackish color i also love you can adjust the length of the lever and how light they are
Weaknesses:
i don't know how to adjust them but other than that they are perfect
Similar Products Used:
Magura julie,avid juicy 7, hayes 9
Bike Setup:
i have a giant trance x2 its all stock except i got red alex rims a 203mm rotor Michlen A.T on the back Truvativ DH raiser bars and a short DH stem
Bottom Line:
BEST BRAKES EVER!!! if they are cheap get them and love them
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Submitted by
Stephen
a
from England Date Reviewed: May 12, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Commuting home (don't ask)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Merlin Cycles
Strengths:
Stop wonderfully, do not fade. Modulate as well as my SD7's. Got the lot with wheels for $300. Lightweight with 160mmm discs.
Weaknesses:
Took a long time to bed in.
Similar Products Used:
First discs, but a lot of v's
Bike Setup:
Merlin Malt 1, Tora 302 Solo Air. Lx cranks and r/d, XT f/d, gripshifts. Deore wheels, FS bars and stem. Most of the rest from Trek 920.
Bottom Line:
They work, and if you can find them cheap they are a bargain.
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Submitted by
savagemann
a Downhiller
from Bay Area CA USA Date Reviewed: April 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Nubian Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
ebay $90.00 per wheel
Strengths:
Great modulation. Sweet lever design reminds me of my favorite BMX levers from way back in the day. Easy to adjust the lever pull with an allen wrench. Sweet grey color. Comes with complete bleed kit, and a bottle of hayes DOT fluid. Plenty of stopping power with these puppies.
Weaknesses:
I just wish they came with the adapter to mount to fork/frame......come on Hayes!!!!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Juicy 7's, Hayes Nine, Avid BB7, Tektro IQ
Bike Setup:
BMC Superstroke with Fox RP2, Manitou Nixon Super Air Plus, Strokers 180mm front 160mm rear, LX cranks w/outboard BB 22t-32t-bash, LOCO WHeelset 20mm TA, X7 shifters, X9 med cage rear D, Sunline V1 AM stem 65mm, Sunline V2 bars 50mm rise, Peaty lock ons with silver clamps.
Bottom Line:
Took a bit to bed the pads in, but once I did they work really sweet. My fork was leaking some oil, and it got on the front rotor, so I rebuilt the fork and cleaned the rotor with alcohol, removed the pads and burned them off with a small torch and all was good. I'm a big guy at almost 300lbs all geared up and ride pretty aggressive and these brakes stop me really well....never have I felt like there wasn't enough power, and they modulate perfect with a 180mm up front. I ride aggressive All Mountain, but if I start leaning more towards downhill I will go with the 8 inch rotor up front and 7 inch back. I haven't needed to bleed them yet, but might do that soon, just to upgrade the DOT fluid and change the pad clearance on the rear a tad. The grey color looks sick with my frame, and I really dig the lever design. Top Notch!!!!!!!! Might upgrade to the carbon version and put the Rydes on my second bike, but either way I'm sticking with the strokers for a long while. Dig em!!!!!
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Submitted by
Phil Mishaga
a Downhiller
from Camp Pendleton, CA Date Reviewed: February 20, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Stock
Strengths:
Stops on a dime!! Did not have to adjust them at all. Brakes don't fade. Had no problems at all!
Weaknesses:
NONE!!!
Bike Setup:
Stock reign X2
Bottom Line:
Great brakes that have no failed or given me any problems! The pad rubs a little on the rotor in the front but doesn't cause any drag what so ever. The brakes came with the bike so i did not install them but i ride about everyday for almost a month now and they haven't needed any maintance or anything.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Solihull, England Date Reviewed: January 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
coed y brenin
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Awesome stopping power, great feel, thick discs, look very Gucci, wider pads...
Weaknesses:
Take a while to dial in but worth the effort. Also like a squeal when wet and is a good idea to give them a rinse when going through some muddy stuff..
Similar Products Used:
None, upgraded from Tektro!! Great intro into hydraulics though and cant see me needing anymore for a while...
Bike Setup:
Carrera Banshee with Fox RLT 100, Fox Float R rear shox, Hayes Stroker Ryde 208mm F&R.
Bottom Line:
My first foray into hydraulic brakes after being bitten by the MTB bug and upgrading my whole bike with the aid of Ebay into a pretty serious bit of kit, magaged to get these at half the retail price!
Read alot about Hayes before i purchased these but at half the price for a brand new set couldn't buy better and i have to say that if you do dial them in and set up properly, (take a bit of time), i cannot possilbily see how you would need anymore stopping power unless you delight at being launched off with every pull!!
For me they are perfect and the difference from my previous 'brakes' is a 1000% improvement you just have to give them some TLC and look after them....
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