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For balance, sram code rsc brakes have been my favourite to use for years.
Pretty much all the other sram mtb brakes are garbage though, the exception being the Guide RE model, it uses the older gen Code caliper. The new DB8 seems to be well reviewed, haven’t personally used it though.
Don’t bother with Guide or G2.
Sram brakes are really easy to service and piston/seal kits are easy to get.Hope brakes are very serviceable, but historically under powered compared to the competition and cost a lot more. The latest Tech 4 brake is apparently now on par with the most powerful brakes though.
Best thing to do is just use the biggest rotors you can, 200mm front and and rear. 220 on the front if the fork can take it.I’ve got a set of Code RSC brakes that I could sell if you’re interested!
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I was looking at Codes but thought they might be overkill for a trail bike (and me at under 70kg). Keen on 2nd hand thou, let me know deets.
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Pretty much all the other sram mtb brakes are garbage though, the exception being the Guide RE model,
Guide RE are what I have. Crc don’t seem to have them anymore but they have these Guide Ts that look remarkably similar other than that the levers have the clamp built in where the RE I have needed separate clamps buying.
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M_V
Planning to build up this bargain Vitus escarpe soon as a trail bike. I have XT 2 pots on my current xc bike but thinking of going with 4 pots.
Had various Shimano brakes (which I've never really loved) for a long time so open to trying something else... Budget around £200 max. Gears will be SRAM eagle. Had a look around and these seem to be the options...
SRAM G2 RSC - full kit incl 200mm rotors from the Cotic outlet at £199
SLX 7120 - excl rotors £180 on eBay
Magura MT Trail Sport - reduced to £130
SRAM DB8 - dirt cheap on wiggle atm
Formula Cura 2 - these are 2 pot but people seem to rate them. £170 on lord gun
SRAM Guide RE - really cheap at Tredz but I think are a previous gen model?
Any suggestions?