So I'm building up an AM hardtail.
I have Shimano LX hydros on my Cannondale Rush. Power is just adequate with good modulation. I also have BB5s on my Redline Monocog Flight 29er. Power is again, just adequate with modulation being a little less than the LX hydros.
For the HT build, I'd like to run a 180/160mm combo.
I hear good things about the Elixirs' modulation. But bad things about bleeding the brakes. The Hope tech X2 look real nice and appear to be lightweight. But a) they are pricey b) wonder about dificulties of running DOT fluid
The LX brakes are super easy to maintain. Heck, I screwed up once and popped the piston out. I ran to the drug store and picked up some baby oil at 11pm so I could have brakes for the ride next morning.
So not looking for top shelf stuff or the end all of power. But something with budget in mind, good modulation and ease of maintenance is what I'm after.
My initial thought is to look for some XT brakes on e-bay. But open to other suggestions.
I may, in the meantime, pull the LX brakes off the Rush and run them on the HT for the winter.
I have Shimano LX hydros on my Cannondale Rush. Power is just adequate with good modulation. I also have BB5s on my Redline Monocog Flight 29er. Power is again, just adequate with modulation being a little less than the LX hydros.
For the HT build, I'd like to run a 180/160mm combo.
I hear good things about the Elixirs' modulation. But bad things about bleeding the brakes. The Hope tech X2 look real nice and appear to be lightweight. But a) they are pricey b) wonder about dificulties of running DOT fluid
The LX brakes are super easy to maintain. Heck, I screwed up once and popped the piston out. I ran to the drug store and picked up some baby oil at 11pm so I could have brakes for the ride next morning.
So not looking for top shelf stuff or the end all of power. But something with budget in mind, good modulation and ease of maintenance is what I'm after.
My initial thought is to look for some XT brakes on e-bay. But open to other suggestions.
I may, in the meantime, pull the LX brakes off the Rush and run them on the HT for the winter.