lpbluke Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 What is the best for performance wise becuse iv had a hope before but they all was seem to go crap after a while but have never used a avid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 What is the best for performance wise becuse iv had a hope before but they all was seem to go crap after a while but have never used a avid.you didnt specify avid cable or hydraulic. The bb7 cable is powerful but has very little 'feel' so there either on or off! I have had several bad experiences with hope brakes and wouldnt use them ever again! But dont over look the magura louise disc brake, good power, reliable Havent got the best lever feel but they are pretty good still and cheaper than a hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) you didnt specify avid cable or hydraulic. The bb7 cable is powerful but has very little 'feel' so there either on or off! I have had several bad experiences with hope brakes and wouldnt use them ever again! But dont over look the magura louise disc brake, good power, reliable Havent got the best lever feel but they are pretty good still and cheaper than a hope!but you dont get anywhere near as good warranty/costumer service as hope Edited June 13, 2009 by Rob Brodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 What is the best for performance wise becuse iv had a hope before but they all was seem to go crap after a while but have never used a avid.Luke, I recommend you try out your hope again. But get some new pads and get rotor. If it hasn't already, bleed it and try it out then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 but you dont get anywhere near as good warranty/costumer service as hopeyeah i have heard that hope are really good for customer service. But with the magura louise they are that reliable they wont break down as much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intense-identity Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 yeah i have heard that hope are really good for customer service. But with the magura louise they are that reliable they wont break down as much!i have got hope brakes on all my bike DJ, DH, and Trials, and i would rate them amazing, they are built in engalnd and have a definite superior build quality and there feel is amazing.i havn't had any problems (touch wood) and will definatly stick with them.hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 I would deffo recommend a bb7 there super bitey and have great hold every bike Ive been on with one its amazing I'd have one myself if it wasn't for the hassle of new forks hub and buying the thing itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMathieson Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 As mentioned above. The magura louise is a type of fit and forget type of brake! They are pretty good in my opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 BB7. I've just gone from a front maggie to a 185 BB7 on a stock, and it's amazing. Love the feel of it, love the modulation, love the power, and most of all, LOVE the lack of noise!! When set up with the right lever/cable/year caliper a bb7 can easily be as powerful as a hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 BB7. I've just gone from a front maggie to a 185 (need a 203 ben) BB7 on a stock, and it's amazing. Love the feel of it, love the modulation, love the power, and most of all, LOVE the lack of noise!! When set up with the right lever/cable/year caliper a bb7 can easily be as powerful as a hope.bb7! mine has crushed a headset! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 BB7 *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ost Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hello, I have tried both the AVID and HOPE, and you can tell that they are very good but I think Hope is the top! Lots of braking power. Also be aesthetically better. Hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 bb7! mine has crushed a headset!That is probably just you riding with a loose headset actually.I would stick with hope as they are the best but bb7 are more than powerful enough, just don't feel as nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I would stick with hope as they are the best but bb7 are more than powerful enough, just don't feel as nice.You need to feel mine, so light at the lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 BB7 all the way. Just gone from a hope to a 203mm BB7 and the power is mental. Not sure my teeth will last to be honest but even though I'm running an accelerator cable it's still beasty as fook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 You need to feel mine, so light at the lever.Same on mine, just I like the feel of hydraulic discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Avid BB7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEONRIDER Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 What is the best for performance wise becuse iv had a hope before but they all was seem to go crap after a while but have never used a avid.I would defiantly have to say the hope.They are so reliable its unreal, My mates running one and it’s brilliant Hope I helped,JJ:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockett Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hope gets my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 That is probably just you riding with a loose headset actually.I would stick with hope as they are the best but bb7 are more than powerful enough, just don't feel as nice.nope headset was fine! jusrt crushed it as doing loads of to fronts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I would defiantly have to say the hope.They are so reliable its unreal,Hope are so not reliable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hope are so not reliable!I killed my hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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