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cru jones · 10-15-2007, 10:04 PM

So im in the market for some new brakes. I have a 07 Rocky Mountain slayer sxc 70 with the stock juicy 5's. The brakes are fine, im just looking to improve on what i already have. So heres the question, I can get a killer deal on the 08 Avid Codes. Are these too much for a 6 inch travel bike? Anyone have any feedback on these? Any other systems out there that youre stoked on? Any info is much appreciated. -marc-

SAR_boats · 10-16-2007, 07:28 AM

I run Magura Gustav M's on my 6" travel bike so no, I wouldn't say it is overkill. Go for the codes and laugh at everyone whos brakes can't stop a motorcycle

TrailJesus · 10-16-2007, 07:40 AM

Hey if you take those 5's off your bike I'll take them off your hands

FyrFytrRyn · 10-16-2007, 07:41 AM

im pretty sure there is no such thing as over kill... ever. do it.

2wheel_lee · 10-16-2007, 07:56 AM

Is there much of a weight penalty? If so, are you ok with that? What size rotors do you have? If you have 6" rotors, are you going with 8" rotors? Do you DH your Slayer or are you going to the Codes for bling?

BFloFoxRider. · 10-16-2007, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cru jones

So im in the market for some new brakes. I have a 07 Rocky Mountain slayer sxc 70 with the stock juicy 5's. The brakes are fine, im just looking to improve on what i already have. So heres the question, I can get a killer deal on the 08 Avid Codes. Are these too much for a 6 inch travel bike? Anyone have any feedback on these? Any other systems out there that youre stoked on? Any info is much appreciated. -marc-

the '08 CODES are so sick

i say go for it.
i tested them out on the brodie Devo last weekend and new out of the box, performed better than any other brakes i've tried

J_Sims · 10-16-2007, 02:01 PM

you can never bring too much brake... But you can always use too much brake...

FoShizzle · 10-16-2007, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cru jones

So im in the market for some new brakes. I have a 07 Rocky Mountain slayer sxc 70 with the stock juicy 5's. The brakes are fine, im just looking to improve on what i already have. So heres the question, I can get a killer deal on the 08 Avid Codes. Are these too much for a 6 inch travel bike? Anyone have any feedback on these? Any other systems out there that youre stoked on? Any info is much appreciated. -marc-

i would get codes

TURNERob · 10-16-2007, 03:00 PM

The real question is what size rotors are you running now? Also do you mind the extra weight the Codes will add? If not go for it, you can probably get a decent buck if you sell your J 5's.

tkblazer · 10-16-2007, 03:25 PM

you should get tektros

biglimey · 10-16-2007, 08:44 PM

I've never heard of anyone complaining that they were in control and able to stop.....

cru jones · 10-16-2007, 10:04 PM

Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like ill probably go with the Codes . Im running 6 inch rotors now and ill probably want to keep it at that. My riding is more on the agg. side so id put them to good use. You guys will be the first to know when the Juicy 5's are available for sale. I have a set of Dangerboy levers on them too.

J_Sims · 10-16-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cru jones

Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like ill probably go with the Codes . Im running 6 inch rotors now and ill probably want to keep it at that. My riding is more on the agg. side so id put them to good use. You guys will be the first to know when the Juicy 5's are available for sale. I have a set of Dangerboy levers on them too.

You know the more I am thinin about it... If they are a real good deal... They are absolutely overkill

Where are they???

Rob · 10-16-2007, 10:47 PM

A 7" rotor will make your 5's stop much better. I would do that first and see if you are happy with the performance.

I would also use at least 7" for the Codes too.

I have an 8" rotor on the front for my Juicy Ultimates and a 7" in the back.

TrailJesus · 10-18-2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cru jones

You guys will be the first to know when the Juicy 5's are available for sale.

I'm first in line

roadkillross · 10-18-2007, 07:42 PM

i'll buy the 5's

10-15-2007, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
cru jones never say never	Is this an overkill? So im in the market for some new brakes. I have a 07 Rocky Mountain slayer sxc 70 with the stock juicy 5's. The brakes are fine, im just looking to improve on what i already have. So heres the question, I can get a killer deal on the 08 Avid Codes. Are these too much for a 6 inch travel bike? Anyone have any feedback on these? Any other systems out there that youre stoked on? Any info is much appreciated. -marc-

10-16-2007, 07:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
SAR_boats Fair means I win	I run Magura Gustav M's on my 6" travel bike so no, I wouldn't say it is overkill. Go for the codes and laugh at everyone whos brakes can't stop a motorcycle __________________

10-16-2007, 07:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
FyrFytrRyn JfromLV Fan Club Prez.	im pretty sure there is no such thing as over kill... ever. do it. __________________ i keep it in the red. its dangerous here. "f&k those coolers. put a 3rd pedal in that bi&h."

10-16-2007, 07:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
2wheel_lee Old School BMXer	Is there much of a weight penalty? If so, are you ok with that? What size rotors do you have? If you have 6" rotors, are you going with 8" rotors? Do you DH your Slayer or are you going to the Codes for bling? __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you. May the air be filled with tires!

10-16-2007, 02:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
J_Sims F.T.W.	you can never bring too much brake... But you can always use too much brake... __________________ If you don't live for something... You will die for nothing Something wicked this way comes... http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

10-16-2007, 03:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
TURNERob I need a tow truck ASAP	The real question is what size rotors are you running now? Also do you mind the extra weight the Codes will add? If not go for it, you can probably get a decent buck if you sell your J 5's.

10-16-2007, 03:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
tkblazer Speakin' Tha Truth	you should get tektros __________________ Guero: you are turning into a roadie fag

10-16-2007, 08:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
biglimey Bike Industry Slave	I've never heard of anyone complaining that they were in control and able to stop.....

10-16-2007, 10:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
cru jones never say never	Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like ill probably go with the Codes . Im running 6 inch rotors now and ill probably want to keep it at that. My riding is more on the agg. side so id put them to good use. You guys will be the first to know when the Juicy 5's are available for sale. I have a set of Dangerboy levers on them too.

10-16-2007, 10:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rob STR Veteran	A 7" rotor will make your 5's stop much better. I would do that first and see if you are happy with the performance. I would also use at least 7" for the Codes too. I have an 8" rotor on the front for my Juicy Ultimates and a 7" in the back.

10-18-2007, 07:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
roadkillross Throw some Dee's on it	i'll buy the 5's __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:

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