New brakes needed for my Zesty - any ideas?

lappymatt

Hi all, my 2011 zesty Formula(crap) brakes need renewing.

I want to make sure I upgrade the brakes, but not sure which ones to go for.

Unsure of prices, but i'd love to have both front and rear for under £100.

TA

lappymatt

I love the look of the X0 chrome set. Obviously these are over my budget... dammit.

supersonic

XT, job done! ;-)

lappymatt

these ones?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-xt-m785 ... 5360449322

supersonic

Bargain! Go for it.

lappymatt

lol, thanks pal.

Chunkers1980

£ cheaper each on CRC :-)

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... -prod67208

lappymatt

Yeah noticed that I like CRC so these are top of the list so far unless anyone else has any other ideas.

Chunkers1980

Shame you didn't get in a few weeks ago - I got mine for £53 an end from CRC.

I have to say they are damn good - you need to be careful as they almost have too much power (although that's not really possible) loads of clearance.

I used them in Wales the other week and they were exceptional - highly recommend - not even for the money as they are very cheap relative to other makes. Which makes them even better. Not that light though, but that's really by the by.

lappymatt

Ah ok nice one mate. What rotors are you using? I have the standard ones at the mo, but might change those too as don't know how straight they are :-\

Chunkers1980

Like I say - they have loads of clearance so don't rub with a slight warp.

I'm just using standard Formula rotors as that's what I have. Don't think you need to worry about icetech rotors unless you're doing some major DH. I'm thinking of going down to a 160mm front from 180mm as they are that good.

lappymatt

sweet! i may just give them a go!

eric_draven

i run new XT's on the RT76 non ice tech rotors,absolutely amazing

balmybaldwin

lappymatt wrote:

I love the look of the X0 chrome set. Obviously these are over my budget... dammit.

THat's lucky, because what you need are brakes that work not brakes that look fancy... go for Shimano XT (they also do a chromed version)

benchallinor

I'm in the same boat. Can't decide whether to spend £90 on SLXs or £120 on XTs.

Chunkers1980

XT all the way - it's only 30 quid for several years more happiness. Unless you struggle to feed yourself of course ;-)

handsome devil

For what it`s worth I ride a 2013 Zesty 514 and put on XT`s last year along with Ice Tech rotors. The Formula RX`s that were fitted as standard were actually okay in terms of power but I hated the levers. I had SLX`s on a Whyte and have Deores on my Scott so I have had everything Shimano! I have had Hayes 9`s and Avid Elixirs in the past too but Shimano are just....right! They work faultlessly, are reliable, have great lever feel and modulate very well too - what`s not to like?!

They all work the same tbh - brilliantly! Differences are subtle (reach adjustment, bite point, etc) so just buy whatever you can afford - you will not be disappointed!

Must say XT`s do like the part though 8)

rockmonkeysc

lappymatt wrote:

I love the look of the X0 chrome set. Obviously these are over my budget... dammit.

I had a set of them, they were crap.

BloggingFit

Hard to beat XT for the money. Great stopping power, very reliable and no fuss. Saint rotors improve things further.

Myster101

SLX are great as well though, especially for the price.