Help with brakes decision!

Woody23
Woody23 Posts: 2
edited August 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi Guys,

Looking for a new set of brakes for my Felt Compulsion, mostly ride it in the peaks

Spotted some Magura disc brakes with a pretty good discount at rutland cycles
http://www.rutlandcycling.com/281706/products/magura-mt4-post-mount-disc-brake---includes-storm-rotor.aspx

They come with a 5 year leak free guarantee (this is what killed my last brakes!) so assume they are good.

Just wanted to know if these brakes are any good for the money?

Comments

  • kajjal
    kajjal Posts: 3,380
    Never used them myself but reviews suggest slx brakes are better or xt if you want to spend a little more.
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    Shimano SLX on sale from Merlin for £89.99 for a pair, or £124.99 including rotors.

    Fitted a set to my wife's bike this afternoon. They are simple to fit and work really well.
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  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Another +1 for SLX. Mine are the 2012 models and have been faultless since I installed them. Work much better than my old Hopes or any of the Avids I've tried.
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • Dawesy92
    Dawesy92 Posts: 606
    Shimano xt brakes on crc are 65quid per brake..