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Submitted by
danny
a Cross Country Rider
from orange,ca
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | the luge | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | they stop | | Weaknesses: | collect alot of mud in the rain,but i live in southern california so uhh big deal | | Similar Products Used: | xt disc,xt lx deore mechanical,hayes disc | | Bike Setup: | ironhorse full suspension | | Bottom Line: | Being an auto mechanic disc brakes are far superior in stopping power and effort.However cars dont use rim brakes but drums,i would use these rim brakes on a car if i could | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andro Galero
a Weekend Warrior
from Butuan City, Philippines
Date Reviewed: March 1, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Malalag Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Strengths: | -very powerful
-very good modulation
-very easy to install and adjust
-unique looks
-price | | Weaknesses: | -a little heavy for me but still lighter than going disc (460 grams pair) | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano XT, Alivio, Avid Mech. Disc | | Bike Setup: | Sram 9.0 brake levers, Avid Flak Jacket cables & Mavic X517 rims | | Bottom Line: | My previous set-up had Avid SD-7 levers but when i switched to Sram brake levers, my Arch Rivals became more powerful and yet i can control how powerful i want it to be. If you haven't tried using Flak Jacket cables or any teflon coated brake cables, use one, it will improve your brakes a lot, its like i have disc brakes without the price and weight disadvantages. Of course, braking performance still goes out the window once you get your rims wet when crossing streams.
It was easy to install, my front brakes squeeked at first but when i had the pads toed out, problem solved. The arch is also beautiful and unique, i get a lot of questions about how my brakes look, I'm the only one who has them. I also got it cheap, $36.00 for the front and rear.
Bottom line... buy it! Its powerful, its beautiful and its affordable. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cruzader
a Cross Country Rider
from Jersey City, NJ
Date Reviewed: November 3, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Hunter | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | iCyclesUSA | | Strengths: | Great looks, awesome stopping power. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Deore XT, LX | | Bike Setup: | '97 Rocky Mountain Spice | | Bottom Line: | If you can't use disc brakes, this is the closest thing you can get to that level of braking power and modulation. I had zero problems setting them up. Like someone else here said, there's no reason not to buy these brakes, especially considering the price. Avid did a great job with these. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric L
a Cross Country Rider
from Laguna Hills, CA
Date Reviewed: July 1, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Schoolyard | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | Stops on a frickin dime-literally. Very sexy too. | | Weaknesses: | Something seems to be vibrating-it kinda moves, but it doesnt affect the performance in any way. I dont really like the pads | | Similar Products Used: | Yo momma?
XT(ughh)
XTR(what a rip off)
Single Digit 7(good, but I need the arch)
| | Bike Setup: | XC hardtail(I built it so it would take wayyy long to list all the crap on it) | | Bottom Line: | There is no reason not to buy these brakes. I put these on my XC race bike, so im not doing any crazy downhill or nothin, but holy crap they brakes are powerful. The arch is a pretty good and simple design. It seems to serve it purpose of centering. People compare them to the XT but there is no comparison. These are simply outstanding. One of the better rim brakes, even though they dont cost a whole lot. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Buffy Ramos
a Weekend Warrior
from Philippines
Date Reviewed: March 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Sta.Rosa, Tagaytay Ridge 1,2,3,- | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | xxxxxx | | Strengths: | Powerful braking and very good modulation of paired with Avid speed dial levers. Shimano levers worked thou, most levers compatible. Color and style, they know they are Avids | | Weaknesses: | The 2 adjustmnet bolts on the side broke on me during routine cleaning and maintenance. left bolt , broke right on the allen screw crown. Right bolt, poped out while installing the front wheel. Loose threaded bolts. Tried placing some teflon pipe tape to fix the job. Still pops off. | | Similar Products Used: | Avid disc( the best) Shimano deore disc ( crap),deore hydro(under rated) shimano V-(alivio, acera, deore, lx, xt, xtr) | | Bike Setup: | For XC- Bianchi Hardtail- shimano 535 wheel set. raceface system stem- easton bars- rockshox seat post- sella itallia saddle- xt der. truvativ crankset. maxxis 2.1 highrollers. jagwire cables odi grips- Arch rivals | | Bottom Line: | Excellent brake for the power and the price. How can you go wrong. light enough for xc use, but strong for the trail and technical courses. 5 chills for the archrivals.
BUT Wait!!!!2 chill for durability om stuck with a problem of getting an archrival for the frontbecause of those soft allen bolt adjusters that broke on me. 1 missing bolt head(no adjustment there) and one loose threaded bolt( no bolt there) . Probably , 2 + years is a long time for these brakes, maybe time (bad Timing) has come for me to replace these . So averege of 3 for them. exceptional but hate it when things brake to fast. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Christian Uy
a Cross Country Rider
from Phillippines
Date Reviewed: January 20, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | Ross Bicycle | | Strengths: | Easy to install, lightweight and a hard stopper | | Weaknesses: | brake pads easily worn out | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | GT avalanche, rockshox judy xc, ea5O seatpost, stem & h bar, velocity rim, lx hub, frnt & rear deraileur | | Bottom Line: | Great stopping power for an affordable price and stricking looks to | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
KGT
a Weekend Warrior
from Bishop Auckland
Date Reviewed: July 28, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Hamsterley Forest | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Hardisty Cycles | | Strengths: | They stop the bike like you just dropped anchor. | | Weaknesses: | Debris collection. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano Deore V's / Marin OEM V's | | Bike Setup: | Marin Rock Springs - Mostly XT throughout + Avid Arch Rivals + WTB various. | | Bottom Line: | Im a sucker for new products and would be much richer if I listened to the other guys I ride with. I mess about with my bike and hardly ever ride the same set up twice. (Yes I realise Im a moron) Yet these brakes are the only things Ive left alone. I originally had them on my Zaskar which has become my No.2 ride. Once set up (pretty easy - 20mins) they bring you to a halt as required. Obviously when wet, all brakes suffer, but in all other conditions, these will do the biz. Still thinkin about spending money on discs, but they will have to be a SEVERE improvement on these to make me part with cash. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Allison
a Racer
from Newfoundland
Date Reviewed: May 14, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Massey Drive, Corner Brook | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | good stopping power | | Weaknesses: | brake pads, i switched to kool stops | | Similar Products Used: | stx rc | | Bike Setup: | Giant 860 | | Bottom Line: | GReat brakes!! Much better than the stock stx rc that I got rid of after a year.
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Submitted by
Joshua
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Chiva Falss | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | CambriaBike.com | | Strengths: | inexpensive - great stopping power - fairly light - easy to install | | Weaknesses: | none that I can see... | | Similar Products Used: | Single Digits | | Bike Setup: | 2002 Trek Fuel 90 - SNAFU Platforms - XTR/XT + Arch Rivals otherwise stock | | Bottom Line: | Great - inexpensive rim brake... read the reviews these things rock...
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Submitted by
Lee Taylor
a Racer
from Victroia BC -- Hartland Dump!
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | All of em | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Came with Bike | | Strengths: | Not to bad of a price, work nice and reliable | | Weaknesses: | After about 2.5 years of heavy use the washers on the pivots combines with cheap-pot meatal wear and the breaks become useless | | Similar Products Used: | none I have a new bike and xtr brakes | | Bike Setup: | Kona roast 1999 SE Only rode XC | | Bottom Line: | They were good breakes but after use like anything they just fell apart. I do like the XTR breaks better but I do have them on a new bike. I would recommend these breakes to anyone but if you do heavy riding in BC where there are big hills and wet conditions expect to replace them every couple years.
Peace and happy trails,
Lee T. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kyle
a Racer
from Phx,AZ
Date Reviewed: May 7, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | power, true single digit(one finger)brakes! | | Weaknesses: | people who havnt used them dont have a clue how good they are | | Similar Products Used: | avid SD 5, various center pull brakes | | Bike Setup: | k2razorback 3.0, monkeylite x/c, Mars Elite, Rocket shorties, Serfas Terazzo, off with the "SD" 5 and on with the arch rivals. | | Bottom Line: | I had no idea how good theese brakes were because I had'nt had much experience with other brakes before these. But then new bike came in and it had so called SD 5's on it. Halfway through first race and my fore arms were fatigued from having to pull brakes and I was forced to go double digit(use to fingers) to slow down, and it was still difficult. Arch rivals were always true single digit and never fatigued me. I live in Arizona, so wet conditions are never an issue, so I cant comment on that. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim
a Cross Country Rider
from Gananoque, Ont, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 20, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | unavailable | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | T.I Cycle | | Strengths: | Stopping Power, looks, easy to setup, always perform perfect. | | Weaknesses: | I noticed play developing in the front at the linear pivot point, more then I think should be there, but because of the way its used and the way the wheel pulls at the brakes it could be normal wear. I fixed it with some really fine washers. | | Similar Products Used: | just the other crappy brakes. | | Bike Setup: | 2001 SuperCaliber, XTR everything but cranks and brakes, race face next lp carbon cranks. Sram 9 cassette- lighter then xtr. | | Bottom Line: | Awesome Brakes. I wouldn't dream of changing them to anything but a newer pair of avids.. stopping power is as strong as anything could be!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Casey Hodges
a Weekend Warrior
from Bedford, Tx
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Lake Bryan | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$31.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | no slop linkage. I think the arch looks cool. allen head adjusment screws, if you've tried to tune shimano brakes you know this is a plus(or maybe not, but it drives ME nuts). oh yeah, POWER. | | Weaknesses: | none so far. I am sure they will squeal if I get them wet | | Similar Products Used: | old school canti's, entry level tektro, tektro quartz, Shimano LX | | Bike Setup: | fisher Vandium steel frame, LX/XT drivtrain, Judy T-2, LX/221 wheels, and of course these sweet brakes | | Bottom Line: | setup was easy and had no squeal problems from initial installation. I was overall happy with my LX's, but I had self inflicted problems with the rear from the get go, and it was cheaper just get a good deal on a full set of these than to replace the one LX. I don't know what "modulation" means really, but these have good lever feel which is very important to me. oh yeah and they have more power than my old LX's which we're as good as my brothers '98 XT's.
5 chiles for value - $31 plus shipping for the pair, how could they not get 5?
4 overall rating - hey, there are 2 brakes above these in the avid line plus shimano XT/XTR. they could probably use stiffer arms, but I have all the power I can handle as is. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jacob Landin
a Cross Country Rider
from Sweden
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Anywhere | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Strengths: | Wicked stoppingpower. I haven't even had the chance to put them to the test for real yet. I've ridden a few times on them but haven't encountered any big obstacle, though... And they look great on my '99 Marzocchi Z3... | | Weaknesses: | Huh??
Oh, yeah. Squeeky noise, just like all rim-brakes when wet! | | Similar Products Used: | XT, SD 5, Tektro (sorry 'bout that) | | Bike Setup: | Moab with Deore, Z3 Light etc lots of Salsa-stuff | | Bottom Line: | Great stopping power, got them really cheap, so I think I couldn't have done better! Really awesome looking, strong and absolutely great! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Yo Dude
a Cross Country Rider
from TEXAS, North America
Date Reviewed: June 16, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | that one | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | they stop like RIGHT NOW!!!! | | Weaknesses: | are you kidding? | | Similar Products Used: | XT/XTR, Avid 2.0 | | Bike Setup: | ZED-M full XT, Z2 bomber, Nuke-Proof/Velocity wheelset | | Bottom Line: | Holy faceplant, Batman!!! They may weigh a few grams more than the XT setup they replaced, but these work about 200 times better! I have them tied to the XT shift/brake lever combo and they're excellent. Got the pair from a guy on ebay and they came with cartridge pads, so I've never had a noise problem. Setup - well, you COULD screw it up...if you have an IQ lower than your shoe size...otherwise it takes about 10-15 minutes per wheel to make 'em perfect.
The bottom line? If you don't want to fork out the money for discs (or your frame doesn't have tabs) this, or AR50 or Arch Supreme, is the best, most cost-effective solution available. BUY THESE AND BE HAPPY - 5 FRYIN' ROADKILLS!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Sac. Ca.
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Salmon Falls | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | They work well with Kool Stop pads, and don't squeel wet or dry. | | Weaknesses: | The arch collects mud. | | Similar Products Used: | LX and XT | | Bike Setup: | K2 OZ-x. XT and Race Face drive train, Ti Tec steering, Bontragger wheels, Noleen shocks and Cross Link Fork. | | Bottom Line: | As a Cross Country Rider I have no clue why anyone would want to spend the money for the extra weight and expense of discs. Espically after listening to a couple of my riding buddy curse their Discs! It's always, the pads need to bed in, the disc won't stay centered bla....bla, and these are not cheep crap brakes either! And the best thing is when their discs squeel like pigs when they heat up! Woo Hoo great hydros guys. These Arch Rivals modulate well, toed in a scosh they don't squeel wet of dry, unless the pads get old and heat baked. I have hauled my bike down from 40 miles per hour with no problem on long dirt down hills at Sea Otter and Mammoth and could lock and slide as needed. They have sent me over the bars when I grabbed a handfull in panic, in short no lack of power. They really work sweet with the teflon cables available aftermarket. They do collect mud in the winter and need all of the pivots cleaned and dry lubed every couple of weeks so maintanance is important. Riding is expensive, I need value for my dollar, these brakes provide it, for XC hard to beat. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a
from IL
Date Reviewed: May 18, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | 3 Ravines | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | stopping ability | | Weaknesses: | arch seems useless, pads suck, rear wheel clearance | | Similar Products Used: | first v-brakes | | Bike Setup: | Voodoo Bakka | | Bottom Line: | I have a love-hate relationship with these brakes. I love the stopping ability they have when set up properly, but I hate that I can't get my rear wheel off without deflating the tire or screwing up the pad adjustment. I never had this problem with my cantis, but then again, I couldn't stop with them either.
I also have intermittent problems with squealing that seem to come and go. I'm blaming it on the pads.
Finally, the arch seems fairly useless. I understand that it is supposed to provide centering or something, but it seems like all it really does is collect mud and leaves. Plus, other brakes (including other Avids) work fine without an arch.
If I had it to do over again, I would get a set of Vs without the arch. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt k
a Weekend Warrior
from logan, UT
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | -looks tough
-quiet after initial break in (wet or dry)
-short smooove stops | | Weaknesses: | some bolts have low quality chrome plate or parts where the plate missed. doesnt look too bad except up close. just costmetic stuff though | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Jamis Exile stock w/LX shifters | | Bottom Line: | initial break in was tough, and im not sure exactly how it would be different for most of you out there. I put it on my bike in december and started riding it to work then, so in its first few times out it saw 0 degrees (or less), and if there was a hint of water/snow that got onto the rim, forget about the brakes doing anything, except locking up completely with considerable pressure. they squeeked like a mother for the first month or so, but maybe just because of the cold. they worked fine, but were just far to noisy/embarassing. since it started warming up though they work great, and are finally silent.
good stuff for the bucks | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tripping Billie
a
from NY
Date Reviewed: April 10, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$10.00 | | Purchased At: | From a friend plus old avid 1.0's | | Strengths: | -looks cool
-great stopping power
-simple setup | | Weaknesses: | -a little play in the arms but it doesnt effect stopping power. | | Similar Products Used: | Avid 1.0, LX, XTR | | Bike Setup: | Azonic DS-2 setup mainly for urban assault, freeriding, and some XC. Basically a beat around bike that can handle whatever I throw at it. | | Bottom Line: | Nice brakes, especially for what I gave up for them. Great performance and a sweet look. Setup was very simple, took me 5 minutes at the most, a trained monkey could probably set these brakes up. Nice solid feel, cant wait to really break them in and see how they handle it, I am very confident they will continue to perform well for as long as I take care of them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kellin
a Cross Country Rider
from idaho
Date Reviewed: April 10, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | strong braking | | Weaknesses: | arms have play, cheap pads, tension screws have to be adjusted offen because when the brake arm is pushed on, the return "spring doesn't return it back to the adjusted postion you started with. arch adds weight | | Bottom Line: | go entry level brake system | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
zman
a Cross Country Rider
from Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Ones with dirt on them | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo.com | | Strengths: | Easy setup and adjustment. Crazy stopping power!!! | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Cheap V brakes | | Bike Setup: | geriatric Schwinn High Plains (don't laugh), Judy XC, XT der. w/ 7 speed cassette, Avid Arch Rival 40 brakes, other upgrades | | Bottom Line: | Incredible stopping power! I have endoed a couple times because the brakes work too well (my own fault). Supergo had a sale last summer that included Avid 2.0 lever w/ brakes. One of the better purchases I have ever made! I have never ridden a disc bike, but I have to imagine that is the only thing better than the Arch Rival line. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Crazy Bit#$
a Weekend Warrior
from NY
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | PLATTEKILL!!!!! | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | Cambria | | Strengths: | -Arch looks trick
-GREAT stopping power,better even than my SD 2.5's
-Simple setup
-Good modulation | | Weaknesses: | -Mud and crap tends to collect on the arch
-Some fade | | Similar Products Used: | Avid SD 2.5,Shimano LX,Shimano XTR(demo'd only) | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Chameleon,LX crank/cogset/F&R deraillers/hubs/shifters/brake levers,Manitou X-Vert Super,Avid Arch Rival 40's,Kore seatpost& Lite 3 stem,Azonic Doublewall riser bar,Mavic 221's,Shimano DX pedals--u want it,don't you? | | Bottom Line: | Just installed these on the Chameleon a week ago...these brakes(paired up with LX levers)KICK ARSE!I can already feel a difference between these and the SD 2.5's--these are stronger,and modulate better.Nothing like endo'ing headfirst into a snowbank right after installing new brakes!
Setup?WHAT SETUP?!It took me all of about 45 minutes to get both of the things dialed...
Disadvantages?Well,the arch looks SWEET and does its job(parallel push),but it collects mud,leaves,equine manure,etc. like a mofo.Also the brakes do fade,but not as noticeably as the SD's.I have to ride on them some more to see how long they hold up.
So far,THEY ARE THE SH$T....Five chilies.
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Submitted by
ALVO
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: March 15, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Among the most Powerful stoppers U can get | | Weaknesses: | rusty bolts | | Similar Products Used: | STX-RC, LX, Coda Comp, Avid sd 1.0 | | Bike Setup: | Schwinn Rocket,100mm SX-R,Raceface LP 24,34,46, XTR | | Bottom Line: | Very efficient stoppers. I didn't like the stock pads so I got some, cartridge style ones, save some weight and less fidily when it's time to change pads. Apart from that, great power, with good modulation when set-up correctly. Wanna stop on a dime, get these babies. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a Cross Country Rider
from NY
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Similar Products Used: | XTR, LX | | Bottom Line: | Strong brakes, confidence inspiring feel. The arms are less flexy than XTR's, which can be considered more powerful or less modulated depending on your personal preference. Rusty bolts are a drag. Adjustable leverage levers are cool, but I never change the setting. Lever machining is inferior to XTR's. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from UK
Date Reviewed: January 3, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Woburn Woods | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Power,Power,Power, they look great and are full of adjustability | | Weaknesses: | The rivetted pad holding comes loose after a while and cant be tightened, leaves and general crap gets caught easily and they made my old forks flex | | Similar Products Used: | LX, XT, HS33 Maguras, Hope discs, formula cable discs, hayes discs, odyssey A brake, AR50's, Dia Compes, SD10's, Sd20's | | Bike Setup: | DDG Shooter, JR T's, XT R mech, syncros c ring, dmr cranks, ddg bars, planet x stem, d521cd's on lx, dmr seat, ddg seat post, dmr speed guide, dmr v8's, lx cassette, avid sd2.0 levers, ar40 v's. etc etc | | Bottom Line: | Buy them if your after lots of style adjustability, and power, yet dont expect them to last long if youve got them set up right, too powerful for their own good,
the most powerful v's ive ever used! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fatty Deux
a
from Vancouver, Canada
Date Reviewed: November 22, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything on the North Shore! | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | 1812 Cycles | | Strengths: | They work okay and have no squeal. They have pretty good stopping power too!They Also look awesome on my bike | | Weaknesses: | !cheap pads and they bend easy, leaves also get caught in them too! | | Similar Products Used: | avid arch rival 50
avid arch | | Bike Setup: | 99 Specialized FFR Extreme, Bomber Jr. T's, these brakes,XT/LX parts. and a wicked THE fender! | | Bottom Line: | There okay but I want hayes hydralic! Buy it if you want a cheap brake with wicked power! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe Bob the 16inch bikerider
a Weekend Warrior
from Vic, BC, Can
Date Reviewed: November 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | anything urban | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Similar Products Used: | Not really similar but whatever: a pair of old cheap-ass no name brand v's that came stock on my bike. | | Bottom Line: | I luv these brakes, they're much better than the pieces of trash they replaced. I have had no problems with them aside from getting leaves and stuff stuck under the arch so I always hear this whirring sound from my tire but it ain't too annoying and doesn't take that long to fix, so it doesn't really matter. I got these for free which kix some serious ass. 5 spanish death chilis. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | South Nountain Reservation | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Cyclecraft | | Strengths: | Awesome Breaking, No Squeal, Cool looking | | Weaknesses: | The brakes always catch mud and leaves between the cable and brake booster arch, so get used to hearing leaves whirring against your tire.
the center of the hex bolt holding the booster arch doesn't rust quickly-it comes rusted (You don't believe me? look in the catalogs it's always rusted in the picture) | | Similar Products Used: | LX side pulls. Tried a friend's Hayes Disks | | Bike Setup: | 99' Cannondale F1000 with Avid 1.0 levers and Arch Rival 50s (same as 40s but with different holes in the brake booster and cartrige pads) | |
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$ 35.00
