Best DH brake system, c'mon in...

So nice! I might have to get those and put my other hopes on the small bike. Hmmmm
The new pedals and one piece chainring/bashguard looks nice too

A buddy wants my V2s so I will be ordering the V4s as soon as they are available from CRC…

A buddy wants my V2s so I will be ordering the V4s as soon as they are available from CRC…

I don't think I've seen a bad product out of Hope in recent years. I know my brakes (2y/o
tech 4's) have not let me down at all. I like the idea of the V2 power with 4 piston feel.

LBS has a low hassle warranty. I'm currently trying to deal with CRC on getting a warranty replacement/repair for my Saint M810. Sent them back last week; I'll let you know how it goes…

For anyone who cares, I got my warranty replacement (in the form of a refund) approved by CRC, 4 weeks after I sent them back . Once the refund is deposited back to Visa, I'll be buying the new M820! :woot: :rocker:

For anyone who cares, I got my warranty replacement (in the form of a refund) approved by CRC, 4 weeks after I sent them back . Once the refund is deposited back to Visa, I'll be buying the new M820! :woot: :rocker:

wow that is seriously good to know. almost seems faster than fucking around with Norco for avid warranties here in canada…
1 step closer to pretty much everyone buying everything online. This is when i feel bad for LBS - most of this shit is so far beyond their control, yet they still lose the $$$.

Duffman,the shimanos seem to perform well most of the time,but I have had trouble with earlier model brakes when below zero.It could be the mineral oil,but if you don't ride below freezing,who cares:grinno:

Thanks for the update. I think I am getting too old to ride below 0 now. Mine are out for delivery so should have them in hand soon. Can't wait.

Tried out the M640 ZEE brakes on whistler yesterday.
In Comparison to my AVID Code R's

• Much more powerful
• A little Grabby but controllable after you ride it for a few runs
• build quality was far superior to the codes
• the wave feel is odd when you in line up pulling on the brakes but didn't notice at all on the hill
• Pre bled doesn't mean free of air. I had to bleed the rear a little
• bleed kit for the newer shimano is $12.33 at Fanatyko. Cheaper than avid kit and seems much easier to use.
• Modulation was hard to control in the beginning because of the increased power but once I rode for a few runs it got easier (plus was bedding in the pads so threw a little more parameters into the mix)

Still fucking waiting for Rose to get back to me and when I tried to ring there was no answer :lol: their customer service is an absolute joke. Right now I don't even know if my brake has been received or processed for warranty by Madison so not sure if I'll even get a replacement after waiting all this time. It was sent off at least a month ago. I will never order from a non-UK store again, despite their prices being really good!

Also, considering going back to Avids. I prefer the lower profile lever design and when bled properly the lever feel is better to me. I don't like the Shimano bite point, it's too far in, and the blades are a bit small. They do stop well, though. And the bleed seems wayy easier than Avid. Guess I just kinda have a sour taste in my mouth after how easily it broke!

Have to get new brakes soon. Thinking of going Hayes Prime Pro. I really don't like shimano offerings. Just didn't dig any set I have ever tried. I find they have to bite and the lever feel is just a bit off. Avid's are fine but that's about it.

Hope?

Have to get new brakes soon. Thinking of going Hayes Prime Pro. I really don't like shimano offerings. Just didn't dig any set I have ever tried. I find they have to bite and the lever feel is just a bit off. Avid's are fine but that's about it.

Friends don't let friends buy Hayes.

If you don't like Shimano, go with Formula or Hope.