From my experience it's really not worth it. Theres no brake with so much of performance increase that it's worth lugging around a full set of spares for it.
Just get SRAM/Shimano and then you can walk into any bike shop for service or pads, fittings, hoses, whatever.
If you think in the middle of summer that you could just walk into a bike shop and get something repaired ASAP you might be disappointed. Especially at Whistler.
From my experience it's really not worth it. Theres no brake with so much of performance increase that it's worth lugging around a full set of spares for it.
Just get SRAM/Shimano and then you can walk into any bike shop for service or pads, fittings, hoses, whatever.
If you think in the middle of summer that you could just walk into a bike shop and get something repaired ASAP you might be disappointed. Especially at Whistler.
Depends who you know and how much beer you bring.
But it doesn't matter if they don't have the parts to fix it.
Full disclosure I get a discount on TRP stuff but I have to say if they were not great I wouldn't be running them. I am going to be trying a set of the new DHR's on my DH bike soon with the wider 2.3mm rotors. I have heard really good things about them.
Another thing I really like about them that is to Nobbles point is that they can be repaired with shimano parts so they are relatively easy to find. They use mineral oil and the same lines and pads so never should be an issue.
Full disclosure I get a discount on TRP stuff but I have to say if they were not great I wouldn't be running them. I am going to be trying a set of the new DHR's on my DH bike soon with the wider 2.3mm rotors. I have heard really good things about them.
Another thing I really like about them that is to Nobbles point is that they can be repaired with shimano parts so they are relatively easy to find. They use mineral oil and the same lines and pads so never should be an issue.
I am also interested in the new DHR brakes and rotors. For some reason I have always been kinda meh about the look of TRP levers though so never considered them enough to try them. But if the new ones are really good I will probably give them a go
From my experience it's really not worth it. Theres no brake with so much of performance increase that it's worth lugging around a full set of spares for it.
Just get SRAM/Shimano and then you can walk into any bike shop for service or pads, fittings, hoses, whatever.
If you think in the middle of summer that you could just walk into a bike shop and get something repaired ASAP you might be disappointed. Especially at Whistler.
Depends who you know and how much beer you bring.
But it doesn't matter if they don't have the parts to fix it.
That’s why I bring the parts with me and drink my beer while I fix it
Full disclosure I get a discount on TRP stuff but I have to say if they were not great I wouldn't be running them. I am going to be trying a set of the new DHR's on my DH bike soon with the wider 2.3mm rotors. I have heard really good things about them.
Another thing I really like about them that is to Nobbles point is that they can be repaired with shimano parts so they are relatively easy to find. They use mineral oil and the same lines and pads so never should be an issue.
I am also interested in the new DHR brakes and rotors. For some reason I have always been kinda meh about the look of TRP levers though so never considered them enough to try them. But if the new ones are really good I will probably give them a go
This is actually a really good point I would say that my biggest complaint of the G-Spec DH brakes I have is the chunkier lever shape compared to the thinner shimano shape which I really like. The new DHR evo's appear to be much better in this respect and that is another thing I have heard from my friends running them. Se definitely excited for that.
I run Sram Guide T's I'm honestly thinking about getting new Shimano Deores or TRP Quadiums. I'm on a tight budget, cause ya know, broke HS student, and was wondering if anyone had any opinions about those brakes (or more.)
I run Sram Guide T's I'm honestly thinking about getting new Shimano Deores or TRP Quadiums. I'm on a tight budget, cause ya know, broke HS student, and was wondering if anyone had any opinions about those brakes (or more.)
I have a set of deore 6100 brakes coming on friday for my sons bike. I'm hoping the new lever design does as advertised. For 120$ a set, they're a solid contender if so.
I'm running Avid Elixir 3's on Stinky (Kona Stinky 5) with those kinda oddball 185mm rotors front and rear....and TruckerCo. sintered pads.
The lever feel is always firm and in the same spot. I know there are much better brakes out there, and you guys are probably laughing at my @$$ right now....lol...., but fwiw they've been solid and served me well.