Joshm1991 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hi people!! Another opinion needed!! I'm looking to be going with a front brake setup on my Phase 1.2 and I'm currently shopping round to see what I can pick up cheap, (Any offers for decent secondhand ones will be considered ) and I found this on ChainReactionCycles which seemed quite cheap!! >>linky<< <-- (No picture of it though.. Sorry..) Is it any good for trials and if not what would you recommend?? I have a budget of around 120 quid but as always I could push it higher if needed!! I know Hope does some very good trials oriented brakes but they're a bit much for me atm!! Also, I've been looking at the Avid BB7 aswell but I'd prefer to go hydraulic rather than cable!! Any comments on if they're any good would be appreciated too!! Cheers in advance for any suggestions and secondhand offers!! Joosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 The V2 is much more powerful than the X2, I knew a guy that ran Tech X2's on a mod with 180's and they never had enough hold. Either get a V2 or a BB7 imo. Or look at shimano brakes, the SLX, LX and XT's are all very good and have been tested in trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshm1991 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Thanks for the quick reply!! So somthing like THIS you reckon then?? I know its the special edition one which I assume means the team green one but the normal one is out of stock!! Whats your opinion on the BB7?? Are they a good brake to use on the front?? Cheers Joosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philgresty Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 hope v2s are very good for trials,i use one on the rear. still prefer hope mono trials though, i have a front mono trial for sale, iv pm'd you man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshm1991 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Yeah cool!! I got your PM pal!! I know somebody who uses a mono on the front of his mod and it is crazy powerfull!! that's kinda what I wanted on my Phase!! I'll get back to your PM tomorrow afternoon when I get back from college cos I'm on my iPod currently and it's a pain to return messages!! Just to say though, I am definatly interested!! Thanks very much people!! Joosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philgresty Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 no worries dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Whats your opinion on the BB7?? Are they a good brake to use on the front?? I've just fitted a 203 bb7 to the front and is unbelievably powerful, wipes the floor with my old mono trial (which admittedly needs a service but has never been a patch on this) and only weighs about 40g more. Use a decent cable and lever and you're laughing, can be picked up second hand for not a lot as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 BB7 best disc brake ever. Hopes aren´t that good IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 HOPE= HOPE THEY WORK AVID BB7 =winner Ive always loved the feel of a hydro disc brake and was not keen on going to a cable brake (avid bb7) SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GLAD I DID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Shimano SLX one of the best brakes i've used. Cheap, solid, pretty much maintence free, good power and feel. I personally (not many will agree) like hayes disc brakes but many find them quite wooden. Avid juicy's are decent performers but not overly reliable they have been know to leak and blow seals. I ran a bikehut hydro for ages aswell good performance and reliable but lack feel, kinda like hitting a brick wall! Magura louise is very good almost as good as the hope in every aspect but doesnt have that glassy-like feeling modulation of a hope brake. But for the money i would go for the SLX every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 I do love the feel of the bb7 on the front. But from feeling the Hopes on a mod, I much prefer them, they seem to have a much better bite, when I had a go on Rob's at Shipley Glen it just feels so amazing. Pricey though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshm1991 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 First of all, thanks for all your feed back!! I've been looking arond a bit and i have been offered a Hope Tech Trial for a resonable price, but then there is also good rep about THIS I'm assuming!! Price wise, and looking at the feedback on the Hope, thats probably the one I'd want to buy.. Can anyone else add to the comments about the Shimano SLX over the Hope Tech Trials and please help me weigh up the pros and cons of both!! I'm wanting to steer away fom the BB7 for now simply because my brother is running cable disks on his jumps bike (yes, they're a s**t make) and we've had nothing but trouble from them.. So I'm wanting to go hydraulic for now!! Thanks again for the replys and any suggestions or comments!! Joosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 The problems on your brothers bike will be down to the fact that they're cheap. If you sort yourself with a nice lever and a good cable and spend the time to get it set right, you will have no problem with a BB7 other than regular maintenance. I personally love Hope Mono Trials though. Im running one up front and its brilliant. Im fairly sure mines slightly contaminated too, and could do with a fresh bleed but its been more than reliable and predictable. Id say hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tattoo Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 louise for hydro or bb7 cable, both been amazing and hassle free, all hopes ive had havent been as good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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