espen123

Avid brakes definitely need more skills to set up properly. Shimanos are great brakes. Easy to set up, and bleed, and the presicion on everything is better than all other braked on the market. (I have no experience with sub SLX) Just look at a brand new calipper, even before brake in. Both pistons have the exact abount of movement. Better handlebar clamps, but no SRAM kompatible matchmaker! (yes, S should have made that) I have worked on all brands for many years. All brakes have issues, but some have more than others. So far I think Avid still have the best feeling and ergonimics. Last gen J7 is the most reiable brake I have ever owned. I think many of Avids issues are related to the latest levers. They have made many different models of the levers, and many riders have experienced problems. So far, the new XX.WC/X7 style levers are the best. Actually the X7 is better than the XX. Auminium is a better material. This lever also have a sylinder bushing, for the master plunger. Just bought a set of the new 2012 CODE R, with the new X7 lever and CODE calipper. This is a killer brake, with tons of power, great modulation and the weight is not that bad for å brake like this. I am running this on my Trailbike with 180/180. 180 is overkill for the rear, so a 160 or maybe the new 170 will be better. Just follow the bleeding procedure, and the lever is crisp. The new 4 piston caliper looks promising, but the "X9" lever, with ball bearing is problably not better than the X7. Hopefully, Avid will come up with the 4 piston calipper and X7 lever. e