Doug
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I need to upgrade the brakes on my Specialized Hardrock. I have Avid BB5's currently and they are shite!
I want to get some decent brakes but don't really want to spend loads.
I THINK I need post mount for the front and IS Mount on the rear. Can anyone confirm that?
For reference here is my front brake:
I would love a set of Hope 4 pots at the front, but they are silly money 
Does anyone have any brakes for sale? Can anyone get cheap prices?
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Are these any good: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=53568
And will they fit my bike?
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gavin18787
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Ive got Hayes HFX's on my work commute hack and they have been faultless for 3+ years
Bit more and you can get Avid Juicy's got these on the scott and love em 
got hopes on my trials bike which are also nice but more money and no better really imo.
Thats an IS with a post adaptor in the pic.
Avid and hayes come with both. Well mine did anyway
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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Doug
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Ahhhh ok so my current brakes are IS fit and are attached via an adaptor to make them mount fit?
http://www.mtbr.com/cat/brakes/disc-brake-system/formulabrakes/oro-k18/prd_365396_1507crx.aspx
Reading the reviews there seem to be no negative reviews, is that site to be believed? 
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Doug
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Also if I buy the 160 set can I just throw a 185 rotor on the front or will I need to buy a new adaptor as well?
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cpcrampton
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hope-mono-m4-front-disc-brake-200mm-braided-hose-Bled-/170646874352?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item27bb58a8f0
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cpcrampton
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your fron is IS but it looks like you got an adapter mount on there.
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Siberia
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i'm using avid juicys on mine they are great.. werent that expenisve either
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=54691
its a road bike though...
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Josh Ack
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BB5's are amazing if set up correctly, get the correct cable and lever and they'll be better than any hydraulic.
I used to ride trials and would pick a Avid cable disc any day!
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shibby
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quote:
Originally posted by Josh Ack
BB5's are amazing if set up correctly, get the correct cable and lever and they'll be better than any hydraulic.
I used to ride trials and would pick a Avid cable disc any day!
Cable Disc better than Hydraulic - I gotta say you probably havent tried the right Hydraulic Disc, I have had both and the cable was hugely behind, in every way.
A magura Hs33 rim brake will be a better bet than cable
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tom130691
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my bikes back in the day endo'd with rubber pads on the rim, i dont see how disk brakes are "shite"
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Gary
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Got some halford special 'clarkes' on the front of mine. No need for owt else unless your riding DH
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Chris F
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I need discs soon! V's are wank!
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Josh Ack
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quote:
Originally posted by shibby
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Originally posted by Josh Ack
BB5's are amazing if set up correctly, get the correct cable and lever and they'll be better than any hydraulic.
I used to ride trials and would pick a Avid cable disc any day!
Cable Disc better than Hydraulic - I gotta say you probably havent tried the right Hydraulic Disc, I have had both and the cable was hugely behind, in every way.
A magura Hs33 rim brake will be a better bet than cable
Ive had, HS33, BB7, BB5, Hope mono mini, Hope Mono Trial and id still say cable disc with a oddesey cable and a decent lever had much better hold that a hydraulic.
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StueyBoy1989
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get on to bikeradar look on the stuff for sale, lots of different disc brakes come up on there for very good prices. Just find something that fits your budget....
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deano87
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Avid Juicy Fives should do nicely. Depends on the bike & riding style though.
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DaveyLC
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I'd recommend Clarks Skeletal.. really good value and a awesome brake:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Clarks-SKELETAL-hydraulic-DISC-Brake-REAR-White-185mm-/120648606277?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1c1737a245
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Half Pint
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i've got Hayes HFX 9's and am really pleased with them.. would not recommend for serious down hilling...
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by Josh Ack
quote:
Originally posted by shibby
quote:
Originally posted by Josh Ack
BB5's are amazing if set up correctly, get the correct cable and lever and they'll be better than any hydraulic.
I used to ride trials and would pick a Avid cable disc any day!
Cable Disc better than Hydraulic - I gotta say you probably havent tried the right Hydraulic Disc, I have had both and the cable was hugely behind, in every way.
A magura Hs33 rim brake will be a better bet than cable
Ive had, HS33, BB7, BB5, Hope mono mini, Hope Mono Trial and id still say cable disc with a oddesey cable and a decent lever had much better hold that a hydraulic.
Agree they probably have the best bite. Goof for trials but I still feel that the hydraulics offer better control and modulation for more "normal" riding conditions
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Corsa Sport Gav
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ive got the Hope tech 4's on both my bikes, they really are awesome brakes! they might be expensive but they are well worth it, keep a look on ebay as theres always sets on there got a good price
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shibby
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quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
quote:
Originally posted by Josh Ack
quote:
Originally posted by shibby
quote:
Originally posted by Josh Ack
BB5's are amazing if set up correctly, get the correct cable and lever and they'll be better than any hydraulic.
I used to ride trials and would pick a Avid cable disc any day!
Cable Disc better than Hydraulic - I gotta say you probably havent tried the right Hydraulic Disc, I have had both and the cable was hugely behind, in every way.
A magura Hs33 rim brake will be a better bet than cable
Ive had, HS33, BB7, BB5, Hope mono mini, Hope Mono Trial and id still say cable disc with a oddesey cable and a decent lever had much better hold that a hydraulic.
Agree they probably have the best bite. Goof for trials but I still feel that the hydraulics offer better control and modulation for more "normal" riding conditions
Gotta say i dont do trials riding, more trails, but the stopping distance from speed, modulation and shere power of a hydraulic always come up better!
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deano87
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I wouldn't dream of running cable discs on any of my bike
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AlunJ
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nowt wrong with rim brakes
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Doug
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Bought the Formula Oros so hope they will be here by Mon/Tue so can go for a test ride and report back.
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Gareth F
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Juicy 3's or 5's seem to be a good bet. ive just got hayes cable brakes and they faded too quick. so i upgraded to a 203mm front disc and the difference is night and day!
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