Shimano brakes

Staffswolf
Staffswolf Posts: 41
edited April 2014 in MTB buying advice
Hi all

I'm looking to replace the brakes that came on my bike because they are so inconsistent.

I'm ideally looking for a set under £100.

Anybody know of any offers or can recommend a good brake set.

Cheers
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Shimano Deore brakes are well under £100. They are just a tiny bit heavier and slightly less adjustable than the more expensive Shimano brakes.
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  • Staffswolf
    Staffswolf Posts: 41
    Thanks mate.

    I'm running some cannondale helix 6 brakes that came on the bike.

    There ok when they work but seem to go spongy during a ride and I find myself pumping them to bring the bite back.

    I'll have a look for some deore's, is it the set front and rear for under £100?

    Any links appreciated.
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  • chrisw333
    chrisw333 Posts: 695
    Wiggle had SLX for £96 for a set the other day. I posted a thread on it.
  • chrisw333
    chrisw333 Posts: 695
    there you go.

    Fill yer boots.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-br-m675 ... ost-mount/
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Thats a very good price for SLX.
    I think I paid £70 for my Deores.
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  • dusk
    dusk Posts: 583
    get the SLX, you won't be disappointed!
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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobi ... -prod83173

    £95 here with free delivery

    Use the code 'crcstena'
  • Staffswolf
    Staffswolf Posts: 41
    Slx it is for that cost and the reviews I've read.

    Cheers people.
    Rules the bends, Bends the rules
  • marcg868
    marcg868 Posts: 116
    Do these come with rotors?
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    marcg868 wrote:
    Do these come with rotors?

    Nope
  • Staffswolf
    Staffswolf Posts: 41
    Well fitted the slx this evening. After a little blast round the estate I'm more than impressed.

    The stopping power of these brakes for the price you pay is second to none.

    Thanks to ej2320 for the promocode too.

    Thanks for all your input people.

    Can't wait to get up the chase now.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Staffswolf wrote:
    The stopping power of these brakes for the price you pay is second to none.
    Err no, the Deore's have the same stopping power, just are heavier and less adjustable.
    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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