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upgrading brakes?

22 Apr 2010, 10:34
hi,
i want to upgrade my brakes on my xc hardtail to hydraulic brakes and i just wanted to ask what anyone would suggest to put on?
i was looking at the avid juicy 3, tektro auriga comp or the hayes ryde sets.can anyone point me in the right direction.looking to spend max 120 on a set.thats all my budget lets me spend!!

cheers
22 Apr 2010, 10:44
Can't speak for the Avids but I have the Hayes and find them powerful and progressive. Can be a nit noisy. Faultless and maintenance free over 2 years bar pads and fluid.

Merlin in the UK do great deals on this stuff.

Originally posted by moorbarr View Post
hi,
i want to upgrade my brakes on my xc hardtail to hydraulic brakes and i just wanted to ask what anyone would suggest to put on?
i was looking at the avid juicy 3, tektro auriga comp or the hayes ryde sets.can anyone point me in the right direction.looking to spend max 120 on a set.thats all my budget lets me spend!!

cheers
22 Apr 2010, 11:22
I have a set of Avid Juicy 3's for sale if your interested..

Looking for €75 for the pair.. 160mm front and rear..

Cheers
22 Apr 2010, 11:22
I have a set of Avid Juicy Ultimates(white) that I'd let go for €120 including 160mm rotors and adaptors. Pm me if your interested.