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Sloan · 11-11-2001, 05:48 PM

I amgetting ready to redo the Cannondale and actually get my fat a$$ out on the trail. I am thinking of using the new Shimano XT cable disc brakes and was wondering if anyone had ha dany experience with them?

Leonel · 11-11-2001, 07:24 PM

I'm getting my single Speed ready for disc brakes and I can get a deal on a f/r set up so I'm wondering about them too.The one time I got a chance to try them i did like the stoping power but those things squeal like a MoFo.

LCexplorer · 11-11-2001, 09:06 PM

I just have a few questions, do you have cannondale/Coda disc hubs as they might not fit the Shimano rotors (cannondale hubs are 4 bolt where shimano are 6 bolt). Were you thinking Shimano Deore cable disc brakes of Hydraulic XT brakes? If you're thinking XT discs then make sure you have a lot of rubbing alchohol around as you will need to wipe the rotors down frequently to stop them from squeling. They do stop very well though!

Jase · 11-19-2001, 08:45 AM

Skip the shimanos. Hayes are the way to go they run DOT fluid (not affected by temp. etc.) The shimanos are a pain to bleed and takes a while. Hayes are easer to set up more common (easer to get parts) and have plenty of power. Their service is better and are US made. If you ever ride in cold weather DOT is much better than mineral oil.

DM · 11-27-2001, 10:11 PM

Forget all of those...Go with Avid mechanical disks and be happy!
Also, sell the cannonwhale and get an Ellsworth-just kidding
The hayes are pretty good though..If you want a really good source of info on this stuff go to www.mtbr.com
-Happy trails

Dirt Monkey

11-11-2001, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sloan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 171 Location: Southern Kalifornie, home of the homeless Posts: 6,080	XT disc brakes? I amgetting ready to redo the Cannondale and actually get my fat a$$ out on the trail. I am thinking of using the new Shimano XT cable disc brakes and was wondering if anyone had ha dany experience with them? __________________ "Fawk no it isn't safe, we're at 18,000' on K2 in a blizzard!" Bill Pierson

11-11-2001, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Leonel Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 769 Location: Haight-Ashburry Posts: 1,808	I'm getting my single Speed ready for disc brakes and I can get a deal on a f/r set up so I'm wondering about them too.The one time I got a chance to try them i did like the stoping power but those things squeal like a MoFo. __________________ Leonel Q. 89 X-Cab "If your wife is shrewish and nasty, it matters little that she is pretty.?" -Rowan Stewart

11-11-2001, 09:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
LCexplorer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2802 Location: Would it be Pacific North or Southwest... anyways north of the border Posts: 441	I just have a few questions, do you have cannondale/Coda disc hubs as they might not fit the Shimano rotors (cannondale hubs are 4 bolt where shimano are 6 bolt). Were you thinking Shimano Deore cable disc brakes of Hydraulic XT brakes? If you're thinking XT discs then make sure you have a lot of rubbing alchohol around as you will need to wipe the rotors down frequently to stop them from squeling. They do stop very well though! __________________ Basking in Project paradise... latest addition '83 dodge Crew Cab needing a Cummins...

11-19-2001, 08:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jase Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 240 Location: montana Posts: 196	Skip the shimanos. Hayes are the way to go they run DOT fluid (not affected by temp. etc.) The shimanos are a pain to bleed and takes a while. Hayes are easer to set up more common (easer to get parts) and have plenty of power. Their service is better and are US made. If you ever ride in cold weather DOT is much better than mineral oil. __________________ 85 runner finally becoming something. :)

11-27-2001, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
DM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8021 Location: Boise ID Posts: 673	Disks Forget all of those...Go with Avid mechanical disks and be happy! Also, sell the cannonwhale and get an Ellsworth-just kidding The hayes are pretty good though..If you want a really good source of info on this stuff go to www.mtbr.com -Happy trails Dirt Monkey

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