Recommendations for 1st time Disc Brake Purchase

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Recommendations for 1st time Disc Brake Purchase
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flag chach33
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:21 Quote
Hi there, anyone willing to give me some suggestions on decent, not too expensive, hydraulic discs? I've been given the Juicy Threes as a good entry purchase but haven't liked the feedback I've read/heard about them. Running XTR V-brakes on my x-country bike setup and like the modulation/brake feel...

Thanks for all recommendations!
flag nishnash
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Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:27 Quote
Whats the MOST you are willing to spend, because Juicy 3's arent the best.
I would go Elixer's or Strokers on the lower end of things. Both can be found on all bikes from XC to DH.
flag Shoe2190
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Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:29 Quote
If you get any juicys bleed them straight away i never belvied that a factory bleed was so much worse than doing it yourself but it is.
flag cjf1972
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:33 Quote
Shoe2190 wrote:
If you get any juicys bleed them straight away i never belvied that a factory bleed was so much worse than doing it yourself but it is.
I agree... bleed them or have them bled ASAP after purchase to get the full benefit of them. Go with Juicy 5's over the 3's if you can... 7's would be even better... it all depends on your budget though.
flag chach33
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:33 Quote
nishnash wrote:
Whats the MOST you are willing to spend, because Juicy 3's arent the best.
I would go Elixer's or Strokers on the lower end of things. Both can be found on all bikes from XC to DH.


Maybe between $200-$300 for the pair...
flag chach33
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:35 Quote
cjf1972 wrote:
Shoe2190 wrote:
If you get any juicys bleed them straight away i never belvied that a factory bleed was so much worse than doing it yourself but it is.
I agree... bleed them or have them bled ASAP after purchase to get the full benefit of them. Go with Juicy 5's over the 3's if you can... 7's would be even better... it all depends on your budget though.


Budget about $200 to $300.....
flag cotakid
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:36 Quote
chach33 wrote:
nishnash wrote:
Whats the MOST you are willing to spend, because Juicy 3's arent the best.
I would go Elixer's or Strokers on the lower end of things. Both can be found on all bikes from XC to DH.


Maybe between $200-$300 for the pair...

elixers are the best in that price range
flag dylaine
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:40 Quote
First Off...everything everyone has just told you is not true.
Secondly, Your going to buy an Avid bb7 , 2006 or newer...youll be able to set it up and maintain it with the smallest amount of disc brake knowledge possible. You'll have a large amount of modulation, An even larger amount of breaking power..and a near indestructible brake. pair that with an Avid FR-5 or speeddial 5/7 lever and a high quality linear cable. it will be a BULLETproof set-up. and youll never have a problem. Smile Dont believe me? i wont be the first person to recommend you a BB7 Smile
the decision is all yours.
flag Shoe2190
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Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:43 Quote
dylaine wrote:
First Off...everything everyone has just told you is not true.
Secondly, Your going to buy an Avid bb7 , 2006 or newer...youll be able to set it up and maintain it with the smallest amount of disc brake knowledge possible. You'll have a large amount of modulation, An even larger amount of breaking power..and a near indestructible brake. pair that with an Avid FR-5 or speeddial 5/7 lever and a high quality linear cable. it will be a BULLETproof set-up. and youll never have a problem. Smile Dont believe me? i wont be the first person to recommend you a BB7 Smile
the decision is all yours.

Bit of a sweeping statement man.
flag dylaine
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:48 Quote
Shoe2190 wrote:
dylaine wrote:
First Off...everything everyone has just told you is not true.
Secondly, Your going to buy an Avid bb7 , 2006 or newer...youll be able to set it up and maintain it with the smallest amount of disc brake knowledge possible. You'll have a large amount of modulation, An even larger amount of breaking power..and a near indestructible brake. pair that with an Avid FR-5 or speeddial 5/7 lever and a high quality linear cable. it will be a BULLETproof set-up. and youll never have a problem. Smile Dont believe me? i wont be the first person to recommend you a BB7 Smile
the decision is all yours.

Bit of a sweeping statement man.
Also a bit of a factual one too.
flag Shoe2190
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Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:51 Quote
Sorry but what i said was fully correct that a juciy factory blead is just not as good as having it done as soon as you buy the brake.
flag dylaine
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:54 Quote
Shoe2190 wrote:
Sorry but what i said was fully correct that a juciy factory blead is just not as good as having it done as soon as you buy the brake.
Hydraulic is garbage if your new to discs. the best hydro brake in the world will be crap because they wont have a clue for bleeding/maintenance/repairs/storage, etc etc etc etc

GO BB7
flag jakal44444
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:55 Quote
that is true i need to get mine bled
flag dylaine
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:57 Quote
Trust me i have this exact argument at least once a month and win it time after time after time...
Just go bb7...it will be awesome!Smile
flag nishnash
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Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 13:57 Quote
Just get a shop to do it!!!
I stick with Elixer R's as my suggestion, the Stroker trails are great to. Unfortunately they have different issues.
Elixer-Pad rub issues
Stroker-Sticky piston. I prefer the lever shape and adjustment ease of use of the stroker.
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