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flag Twenty6ers4life
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Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 6:37 Quote
Niko182 wrote:
so currently looking for brakes for my next build. I was set on Code rsc's
but since they've been hard to find and I found a set of Hope tech 3 v4's
I'm considering taking them. Any reviews on the V4's. I'm really liking the
looks, but they do look really heavy. They include the floating rotors,
so additional cash for rotors won't be an issue. only
other issue is ocd, because my bike is a Sram build. but that's a me
problem. What would you guys do. I had Guide ultimate, but when it
comes to steep shit, they sometimes are a bit under powered imo,
but other than that, absolutely loved them. V4's will be 50 bucks more
with rotors.
Which ones would you guys take.

Hope's for sure.
flag Niko182
Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 6:50 Quote
Twenty6ers4life wrote:
Niko182 wrote:
so currently looking for brakes for my next build. I was set on Code rsc's
but since they've been hard to find and I found a set of Hope tech 3 v4's
I'm considering taking them. Any reviews on the V4's. I'm really liking the
looks, but they do look really heavy. They include the floating rotors,
so additional cash for rotors won't be an issue. only
other issue is ocd, because my bike is a Sram build. but that's a me
problem. What would you guys do. I had Guide ultimate, but when it
comes to steep shit, they sometimes are a bit under powered imo,
but other than that, absolutely loved them. V4's will be 50 bucks more
with rotors.
Which ones would you guys take.

Hope's for sure.
Are the hopes heavy?
flag SileTzar
Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 6:58 Quote
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Front brake with 950mm braided hose and pads installed.
flag Losvar
Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 7:22 Quote
Niko182 wrote:
Twenty6ers4life wrote:
Niko182 wrote:
so currently looking for brakes for my next build. I was set on Code rsc's
but since they've been hard to find and I found a set of Hope tech 3 v4's
I'm considering taking them. Any reviews on the V4's. I'm really liking the
looks, but they do look really heavy. They include the floating rotors,
so additional cash for rotors won't be an issue. only
other issue is ocd, because my bike is a Sram build. but that's a me
problem. What would you guys do. I had Guide ultimate, but when it
comes to steep shit, they sometimes are a bit under powered imo,
but other than that, absolutely loved them. V4's will be 50 bucks more
with rotors.
Which ones would you guys take.

Hope's for sure.
Are the hopes heavy?

Hopes are pretty light, and the build quality is superb, just bought my 3rd set of Hope brakes.
flag bkchef2000
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Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 7:48 Quote
pyromaniac wrote:
Niko182 wrote:
so currently looking for brakes for my next build. I was set on Code rsc's
but since they've been hard to find and I found a set of Hope tech 3 v4's
I'm considering taking them. Any reviews on the V4's. I'm really liking the
looks, but they do look really heavy. They include the floating rotors,
so additional cash for rotors won't be an issue. only
other issue is ocd, because my bike is a Sram build. but that's a me
problem. What would you guys do. I had Guide ultimate, but when it
comes to steep shit, they sometimes are a bit under powered imo,
but other than that, absolutely loved them. V4's will be 50 bucks more
with rotors.
Which ones would you guys take.

Magura MT5 calipers and Shimano Zee or Saint levers.

I have been interested in this....
flag rydelean
Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 7:52 Quote
SileTzar wrote:
Well you really can't go wrong with Hope. Power, modulation, serviceability, customisation options, basically best of the best.
Their rotors are also top notch, extremely long-life without warping/bending or strange sounds.
This ^^ but if paired with king hubs you get clearance issues with the floating discs. I just had 2mm skimmed off the face of my king hub to get the clearance
flag Niko182
Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 7:59 Quote
rydelean wrote:
SileTzar wrote:
Well you really can't go wrong with Hope. Power, modulation, serviceability, customisation options, basically best of the best.
Their rotors are also top notch, extremely long-life without warping/bending or strange sounds.
This ^^ but if paired with king hubs you get clearance issues with the floating discs. I just had 2mm skimmed off the face of my king hub to get the clearance
Its going on onyx so that wont be an issue.
flag willbikeleeds
Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 8:13 Quote
So I'm looking for recommendations on aluminium 29ers, 150ish rear travel, which have a seat tube shorter than 500mm and reach of around 470-480mm. Very specific I know but it's what I like. Was looking at the Mega 290 the other day, XL sizing is great except for the 508mm seat tube which I think might be too close with a 150mm dropper, the large has a 460mm reach IIRC but I'm not sure if that would feel too short.
flag Niko182
Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 8:19 Quote
willbikeleeds wrote:
So I'm looking for recommendations on aluminium 29ers, 150ish rear travel, which have a seat tube shorter than 500mm and reach of around 470mm. Very specific I know but it's what I like. Was looking at the Mega 290 the other day, XL sizing is great except for the 520mm seat tube which means I can't run a 150mm dropper, the large has a 460mm reach IIRC but I'm not sure if that would feel too short.
I dont know the exact geo at the momment and im too lazy to look it up but maybe an evils wreckoning.
flag DC1988
Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 8:20 Quote
willbikeleeds wrote:
So I'm looking for recommendations on aluminium 29ers, 150ish rear travel, which have a seat tube shorter than 500mm and reach of around 470-480mm. Very specific I know but it's what I like. Was looking at the Mega 290 the other day, XL sizing is great except for the 508mm seat tube which I think might be too close with a 150mm dropper, the large has a 460mm reach IIRC but I'm not sure if that would feel too short.
Whyte s-150
flag indydave124
Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 9:32 Quote
Niko182 wrote:
pyromaniac wrote:
Niko182 wrote:
so currently looking for brakes for my next build. I was set on Code rsc's
but since they've been hard to find and I found a set of Hope tech 3 v4's
I'm considering taking them. Any reviews on the V4's. I'm really liking the
looks, but they do look really heavy. They include the floating rotors,
so additional cash for rotors won't be an issue. only
other issue is ocd, because my bike is a Sram build. but that's a me
problem. What would you guys do. I had Guide ultimate, but when it
comes to steep shit, they sometimes are a bit under powered imo,
but other than that, absolutely loved them. V4's will be 50 bucks more
with rotors.
Which ones would you guys take.

Magura MT5 calipers and Shimano Zee or Saint levers.
Had a really bad experience with magura and not risking that again.

I would run Saint with ice tech rotors, I had Code R's but they tended to fade on the really steep runs. CRC has a sale on now I believe so they are pretty cheap.
flag foobajoob
Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 9:54 Quote
indydave124 wrote:
Niko182 wrote:
pyromaniac wrote:


Magura MT5 calipers and Shimano Zee or Saint levers.
Had a really bad experience with magura and not risking that again.

I would run Saint with ice tech rotors, I had Code R's but they tended to fade on the really steep runs. CRC has a sale on now I believe so they are pretty cheap.

I run my Hope M4s on ice-tech rotors and they're awesome. Never had any fading issues and the power/modulation is awesome. If they ever completely fail, I'll definitely be replacing them with another set of Hopes.
flag MrMiyagi
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Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 11:43 Quote
bkchef2000 wrote:
pyromaniac wrote:
Niko182 wrote:
so currently looking for brakes for my next build. I was set on Code rsc's
but since they've been hard to find and I found a set of Hope tech 3 v4's
I'm considering taking them. Any reviews on the V4's. I'm really liking the
looks, but they do look really heavy. They include the floating rotors,
so additional cash for rotors won't be an issue. only
other issue is ocd, because my bike is a Sram build. but that's a me
problem. What would you guys do. I had Guide ultimate, but when it
comes to steep shit, they sometimes are a bit under powered imo,
but other than that, absolutely loved them. V4's will be 50 bucks more
with rotors.
Which ones would you guys take.

Magura MT5 calipers and Shimano Zee or Saint levers.

I have been interested in this....

I run mt5 with slx 2017 levers. Very nice combo. More powerful than my saints but even more of an aggressive bite point.
flag KxPop
Posted: Jul 31, 2017 at 15:00 Quote
willbikeleeds wrote:
So I'm looking for recommendations on aluminium 29ers, 150ish rear travel, which have a seat tube shorter than 500mm and reach of around 470-480mm. Very specific I know but it's what I like. Was looking at the Mega 290 the other day, XL sizing is great except for the 508mm seat tube which I think might be too close with a 150mm dropper, the large has a 460mm reach IIRC but I'm not sure if that would feel too short.

Medium Evolink 140? 480mm reach, 460mm seat tube.
Just be careful about the dropper fit because the 'link has a floating seat post so you may not be able to push the dropper all the way in.

 


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