tomtom123
100 W
anyone has any recommendation for affordable but reliable hydraulic disc brakes? Preferably around $100 for both disc brakes but i'm willing to go $150.
Affordable Reliable Hydralic Disc brakes pairs
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tomtom123 said:
If you can find some, Tektro Auriga E-Comp have cut-off switches. I guess everybody has their favourites, but I haven't noticed much difference for normal riding providing they're properly set-up, which means the caliper aligned to the disk. Nearly every bike I look at with disk brakes, you can see the disk bend when you apply the brake because they haven't been aligned.
Chalo
100 TW
tomtom123 said:
Any disc brakes you can buy new for that kind of money will be substantially inferior to properly set up v-brakes. Hydraulics are inherently less reliable than cable brakes because they are not fault tolerant or field serviceable.
But if this is just a moto fetish thing, like putting a phony tailpipe on your bicycle, then just get whatever is cheapest because it won't matter how well or poorly it works.
MadRhino
100 GW
With that low budget, I suggest that you look to used DH brakes because that kind of money can only buy new crap.
Off season, you can find a good brake set for 150$ on Pinkbike, for DH racing fashion makes many riders change their brakes quite often. Nevertheless, best brakes are expansive and even a used set is more in the range of 200-300$ when you include mounting adapters and new pads. If you are building performance, that is the minimal investment IMO.
Off season, you can find a good brake set for 150$ on Pinkbike, for DH racing fashion makes many riders change their brakes quite often. Nevertheless, best brakes are expansive and even a used set is more in the range of 200-300$ when you include mounting adapters and new pads. If you are building performance, that is the minimal investment IMO.
hjns
100 kW
A used set of "old" Avid Juicy 7 with a bleeding kit and new pads would come in at around that price. Worth it, in my view.
The main reason I like the hydraulic disc brakes over mechanical disc- or V-brakes is that I can modulate braking with lower pressure to the brake handle. I acknowledge the theoretical reliability issue, although in my admittedly limited experience I never had one fading on me.
My cromotor commuter has new Formula R0 brakes on it with a 210mm in front and 203mm in the rear on the motor. Way out of your budget, unbeatable stopping power. My pedal-only hardtail MTB has used Formula R1 brakes ($150) with 203mm in front and 160mm in the rear. Perfect match for me.
The main reason I like the hydraulic disc brakes over mechanical disc- or V-brakes is that I can modulate braking with lower pressure to the brake handle. I acknowledge the theoretical reliability issue, although in my admittedly limited experience I never had one fading on me.
My cromotor commuter has new Formula R0 brakes on it with a 210mm in front and 203mm in the rear on the motor. Way out of your budget, unbeatable stopping power. My pedal-only hardtail MTB has used Formula R1 brakes ($150) with 203mm in front and 160mm in the rear. Perfect match for me.
kelvinscott76
1 W
you can check ebay for brakes and you could get a very reasonable price on them, something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/HAYES-STROKER-TRAIL-DISC-BRAKE-KIT-FRONT-WHITE-900mm-HOSE-/281123975197?pt=US_Brakes&hash=item41744b701d ,http://www.ebay.com/itm/Avid-Code-5-Front-Hydraulic-Disc-Brake-950mm-w-RockShox-Mount-Black-/370819827371?pt=US_Brakes&hash=item56569586ab ,here is another brake with 203mm disc http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-Avid-Elixir-CR-MTB-Front-Hydraulic-Disc-Brake-203mm-G3-Blk-White-NEW-in-Box-/190889212976?pt=US_Brakes&hash=item2c71e23c30 you can always contact sellers for front or rear brakes,i hope this helps
zombiess
10 MW
Sorry to spam your thread, but
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53201
I ran got tired of looking for brakes and went with these, then bought a bunch. If you don't like these, the Hayes Stroker Trail or Ryde sets are nice. I have those on my fast bike and matching beat up sets I just bought. Need to pull them off and sell them soon.
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=53201
I ran got tired of looking for brakes and went with these, then bought a bunch. If you don't like these, the Hayes Stroker Trail or Ryde sets are nice. I have those on my fast bike and matching beat up sets I just bought. Need to pull them off and sell them soon.
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