XT or Avid?

rich_teague · June 2007

I'm in need of new brakes. XT or Avid's, bearing I mind I already have SRAM shifters, but there's this deal on XT.

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peterboroughrider · June 2007

avids had 2 sets of juicys no problems and amazing power and modulation

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clarkson · June 2007

avids. fantastic brakes!

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Andy · June 2007

I would go for Shimano brakes over the Avids. Having a set of juicy carbons on one bike and XTR on another I just prefer the all round performance of the XTR.

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omblae · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by andrew156

I would go for Shimano brakes over the Avids. Having a set of juicy carbons on one bike and XTR on another I just prefer the all round performance of the XTR.

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ddoogie

an uber pimp XTC and a marginally less pimp Anthem sitting side by side.I like that a lot
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That's all fair, but have you actually tried any of the same priced juicys? If you have then don't you find them slightly less wooden and more progressive?

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On upgrades? Pay someone œ90 to take it away.
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rich_teague · June 2007

The only brakes I've experiences are Hayes 9, and Giant MPH, so anything is really going to be better.

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gibby12100 · June 2007

i know (from other forums) / Know of people who have changed (upgraded) for Juicy 5's to Avids... The XT's are currently the most recomended brake on WMB forum and are praised in the highest... Definately the XT's... Which Avids are you looking at? I take it the 3/5? then definately the XT's... I would take advise off people who own avids, but not XT's/have properly tried XT's...

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rich_teague · June 2007

If I'm going to buy new brakes, I want decent ones, so am willing to spend the money. But the deal on XT seems an offer not to be missed.

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Andy · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by omblae

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by andrew156

I would go for Shimano brakes over the Avids. Having a set of juicy carbons on one bike and XTR on another I just prefer the all round performance of the XTR.

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ddoogie

an uber pimp XTC and a marginally less pimp Anthem sitting side by side.I like that a lot
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That's all fair, but have you actually tried any of the same priced juicys? If you have then don't you find them slightly less wooden and more progressive?

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On upgrades? Pay someone œ90 to take it away.
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What are you actually talking about? The Juicy carbon are the same sort of level as the XTR. Please don't make comments for the sake of making them.

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ddoogie

an uber pimp XTC and a marginally less pimp Anthem sitting side by side.I like that a lot
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secondtimeuser · June 2007

XT you fool.

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me_groovy · June 2007

xt would be my choice over the J3/5's. especially at that price

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gouldie · June 2007

don't you still need to buy the mounting brakets and rotors for the xt's?? if so you can add at least another œ50-œ60 on top of the brakes!

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ddoogie · June 2007

You can have a propper shot on my XTs next time, Rich. The levers, the modulation, the power; its all there.

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Snapper · June 2007

I am really am starting to like the shimano brakes of late. I just like working with the mineral oil. I personaly think the Avids are the most over rated brakes around. There is nothing really wrong with them its just no matter how many times I ride on them or even work on them I never really like them that much. I really like the feel of the hopes the best though.

Ed 81 · June 2007

I had the same dilema. I've just orderd the xt's. But gotta wait till the end of next month to get them in stock (Wiggle) It is a complete set so they will fit straight on?

Andy · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ddoogie

You can have a propper shot on my XTs next time, Rich. The levers, the modulation, the power; its all there.

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<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ddoogie

an uber pimp XTC and a marginally less pimp Anthem sitting side by side.I like that a lot
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ddoogie · June 2007

Very true, Andy. But then again, I'm only a student with œ7 in my bank account. The œ400 price hike over the XT groupset on Merlin didn't quite add up!

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rich_teague · June 2007

Well, you have more money now, since last time I spoke to you.

I'll probably go for the XTs, I've already had bad luck almost breaking something else that was expensive on it.

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Big Red S · June 2007

Avid's are more fashionable, XTs are better.

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ddoogie · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by rich_teague

Well, you have more money now, since last time I spoke to you.

I'll probably go for the XTs, I've already had bad luck almost breaking something else that was expensive on it.

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Damn straight I do! Lotto winnar!

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