niconj Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knows if the braided hose is any better than the plastic one. I've made the experience that a braided hose (Goodridge) on a Shimano brake performs the same. Nico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 No performance difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Cool. Now just tell me it's stupid to swap my well performing Saint 810 for a Trialzone only for the weight differences. How does the Trialzone compare performance wise to the Saints for that matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Both about the same IMO, though the Saint seems a bit more maintenance-retard friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 the Saint seems a bit more retard friendly. I should buy a pair of them then 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 good thing i ordered saints then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 The braided element is just an outer sheath for protection against splitting the hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Both about the same IMO, though the Saint seems a bit more maintenance-retard friendly. I am not a maintenance retard. What about the stock pads of the hope? Do they work well or should I upgrade them, in case I buy that brake. I'm trying to convince myself not to buy the brake though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Jitsie pads are well worth the upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Jitsie pads are well worth the upgrade. Would it be possible to use my Shimano IS->PM +20mm adaptor and my SLX RT66 Disc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Adaptor will work fine but the braking surface on the disc might be a bit too small for best performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 What's the braking surface of the hope rotor? The SLX one has 14,4mm of width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 No idea sorry but at a guess I'd say 20-25mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Prolly gonna stay with my Saint then as it would be too expensive to also buy a new rotor. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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