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J_Sims

I must have missed you... I was there most of the afternoon, after Southridge. Congrats on the new brakes, I am trying to figure out what breaks to put on the DH bike.

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mechmann

i would stay away from the Juicy's for DH. they are too grabby. i have not ridden the new XT's, but the old ones are great for DH.

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Marshall Willanholly

The new XTs are sweet. I've got a set on my 6point and CB has some on her Demo. I've had lots of experience with Saints and older XTs (which I really like) and I think the new XTs are a step up.

foofighter

i have an old set of XT if someone wants to buy em

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Mudman

What about the Avid Code?

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Waldo

Demo'ed a Chumba at the Aliso event a few weeks ago that had the new XT's. Loved the lever feel & modulation. They were noisier (squealing when dry) than my basic Hayes Nines though. Seems like I've heard of that as a gripe with previous Shimanos too, or is it just a break-in thing?

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Mudman

I've heard the same thing. Some people have told me the latest ones are better- but did not get a yes or no to whether or not they still squeal.

My Juicy 5's squeal a lot- but I got used to it and dont notice it anymore. And my next bike is going to have them as well, but maybe upgrade them to Avid Codes somewhere down the line...

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2wheel_lee

My Juicy 7s work great on my DH bike, and I don't have any problems with being too grabby. After I passed the initial break-in (which was a race and a couple rides), they became silent.

But braking styles vary between riders, so there's a lot of personal preference when it comes to brakes.

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Pho'dUp

Shimanos are good brakes.

I've had older 555's, the new LXs, Xts (few years old). 6 Shimano sets in all. Easy to setup, simple, mineral oil system. Work good, way less problems than my friends with Hayes.

I have tried Hopes minis, M4s. Worked on Hayes 9's. Avid Mechs too. Shimano still my favorite. There was some gripping here about some folks with the 2pot XTs. Never had those problems myself. I'll stick to Shimano because they always worked for me and are way easy to bleed.

PM dude. Looking for some old 4pot XTs.

Btw, the Path is good place to get some brakes. Check out the takeoff OEM wall of stuff. Usually some good deals to be had there.

RacinJason

I have hope M4s they are the best but for the money you cant beat the Juicy 5's or 7's I have both and the only real difference is the knob.
I might put the Hope Moto's on my DH bike. But I have not found anything wrong with the juicy 7's that are on it now.

J_Sims

Just picked up Foo's forthe DH bike...

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Marshall Willanholly

I haven't had any noise issues with any of the 6 sets of Shimano brakes we have once broken in. I usually run one organic and one metallic pad in each caliper.

I have gotten some noise during break-in or if the pads get contaminated, but they quiet down once everything is bedded in.

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Waldo

Thanks for the info Marshall.

Adding to my reversal of opinion on The Path, I was in there again yesterday. Like my previous visit, the staff was really attentive, in an informative, non-pushy way. I talked about this with a friend who's had the same experience as me: Started out disliking them, but we've both had positive experiences lately. And since they carry nearly everything I drool over, I'll be back.

Adrenaline is still my first stop: Great stuff, cool peeps, a more convenient location to me, and phenomenal service. But if they don't carry something and Path does, I'm perfectly happy to pay them a visit.

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allison

What's the Path beer of choice this week??

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allison

Coors Light is probably pretty cheap at Costco, but I doubt they want that

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J_Sims

typically anything with the initials IPA

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Scutr

What else needs to be said. The boys (and girl) at The Path rock. I am blown away with the crazy obscure freeride parts they dig out in a pinch when no one else can even find it in a catalog. and........No Iron horses in that stable ..Dino you big bad cowboy.

J_Sims

Lots of Ih's at The Path... Tani has a sick 6. not to mention his Sunday....

A sick shop though Fo Sho... and in case you missed the thread they are having a sale very soon

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