Hope stealth Race x2 brakes or evo tech2 x2 brakes

fozworth
fozworth Posts: 142
edited February 2013 in MTB buying advice
Im wanting to buy some brakes for my SS build 26er hard tail.Im trying to keep weight down but want good function.Ive always had hope brakes and like the quality/reliability etc.Im 13 stone and was looking at buying the Tech evo x2 brakes but have seen that they do the Stealth Race evo x2 brakes as well .From what i can see you get less adjust-ability and a standerd hose but less weight .Are they worth the extra cost.Im looking at paying £208 for a pair of tech evo x2 brakes with braded hoses or £242 for the Race evo x2 (both without rotors or mounts )
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Buy Shimano XT's
    Stainless braided hoses are a waste of money and weight.
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  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    If it has to be one of the two, i'd get the Tech Evo's.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Shimano are more reliable and give better braking for the lever pull. If you want lightweight then consider Formula. Hope really offers no benefits these days.

    Stainless hoses offer no advantage at all, they really don't.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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