[SWMTNBKR]

This is my First post, thanks everybody for all The great info all of u guys Put out. But heres my question, i have a 2 month old 2013 Marin Rift Zone & it came with Avid5's, my rear brake kept loosing pressure. Avid/Sram warrantied my whole braking system (fr & Rr) with Sram Guide R's... While it is their best new stuff, The Guide R's are The lowest in The line. My question is do u guys think They will be Better than The avids??? Lots of reviews on top line Guides, but none on The R's. Any one have experience with Guide R's???

 

[erickxcr]

I had the same warranty done on my 2013 stumpy fsr comp, better is an understatement ! They have much better feel at the lever, better modulation and more power .:thumbsup:
http://forums.mtbr.com/specialized/brake-warranty-935591.html

 

[SWMTNBKR]

Thats good to hear, wasnt sure If i was Going a step down. Well i will find out tomorrow how They work. Thanks for The inputs. Oh and i LOVE my Marin. This bike is awesome

 

[bigkat273]

Same basic caliper, new master cylinders.

 

[Iamrockandroll13]

Same basic caliper, new master cylinders.

Actually it's a 4 piston caliper, so different and more powerful than the Elixir 5. It's the same caliper as the Elixir Trail 7 used.

The Guide series in a mid to top level range of brakes, with the Guide R's being most comparable to the old Elixir Trail 7's or a Shimano Zee. I have Guide R's on my fat bike and they are amazing. Strong stopping power, with good modulation and lever feel, and ninja quiet.

 

[Givmedew]

I have had the chance to try those on a friends bike. They def feel nice. They won't be stopping you much quicker than the others would have if they had been working since stopping is going to be primarily a disc diameter related thing but I would say that they are not really a step down.

Be happy with them or buy Shimanos and sell them while they still look new.