Shimano Deore XT M775 brakes

Myster101

Might be able to get a set of the above brakes for £80, excellent condition, freshly bled with new pads all round. Questions are:

They any good for AM?
Is this a decent price?

Cheers all.

benpinnick

TBH, you can get the latest versions new for £120 (no rotors though) so £80 seems a bit steep.

Myster101

These don't come with rotors either so might be a bit on the steep side. They any good though or do I go for the SLX M675?

benpinnick

That would be my choice. Look for deals on ROse and bike-discount though, XT can be the same price!

benpinnick

Get yourself a 180 rr and 203 front rotor and you'll be all set for mega stopping power.

Myster101

Already got a 203 fr and 185 rr. Just trying to decide which brakes to go for, really trying to keep to a budget of £100 and don't mind buying 2nd hand.

hainman

i got the XT M785's a couple of weeks ago from merlin for just a smidgen over 120,no rotors but shiny new..not far off rosebike prices and came next day delivery...you order from rose bikes and the levers are swapped F/L and R/R,so are the ones from merlin though...

benpinnick

185 rr is Avid only, so you'd need to change to 180. If its raw power you want, and with a budget of £100, your best off looking either s/hand, or Deore. Not as nice looking as the SLX, but still pull your face off powerful and from bike-discount.de they come in at just a smidge over €85 delivered. SLX would be about £110.

Myster101

Have a 180 rotor in my spares so will go with that (thanks for advice). Will go 2nd hand to try and get a 'better' brake but there's so many of them I'm finding it confusing....as usual :roll:

jairaj

I currently run the M775 brakes and while they are good brakes and seem to provide all the stopping power I need; the newer Shimano brakes are much better.

I tried a set of SLX M675 brakes and they were fantastic even before I had bed them in. I was very surprised at how powerful they were but also how easy it was to modulate the power too. No point having loads of power if all you do is lock your wheels up all the time.

I'd say either go for the budget Deore ones which are the same design but less pimp and a bit heavier or spend a bit more on the SLX if you can stretch.

Myster101

Thanks jairaj, which Deore ones do you mean? Any links?

Seeing brakes in my sleep :shock:

benpinnick

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/categ ... e-12-46008

Myster101

Thanks you two, off to order some now