Disc Brake Recommendations For Me

Shimano XT 203mm in the front & Shimano XT 165mm in the
rear.

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I need some advice on a disc brake system. I haven't been
following the latest technology for the last couple years.
What I have is a 99 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR with a
front SID SL 100mm and rear Stratos XC Pro. Drivetrain is
SRAM 9.0SL and XT cranks, XTR rear cassette.

Ok, I'm looking at getting the Mavic Crossmax Enduro disc
wheels and I need some advice on what disc brake system to
get. I don't race but do some serious mountain biking on
real mountains with lots of rocks and dropoffs. Could you
recommend a good system for this particular bike? I know
that I'll need the Specialized disc brake adapter for the
rear becaue the frame didn't have support for discs in
1999. The front shocks do have the mounting points.

Thanks in advance!

Jerry Bone Jr said:

Shimano XT 203mm in the front & Shimano XT 165mm in
the rear.

Bollocks. A 203mm disc would rip a SID to pieces.

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Jerry Bone Jr said:

Shimano XT 203mm in the front & Shimano XT 165mm in
the rear.

Bollocks. A 203mm disc would rip a SID to pieces.

I agree here. It may not happen for awhile and it may never
happen BUT SID;s are scarey flexy why risk it.

For Hydro discs the Shimano Deore is the best value.

For Mechanical the Avid Mech discs are the best value.

Stay away from Hayes Mech, I have had them and they squeel
big time and aren't better than good V brakes.

JButler said:

I need some advice on a disc brake system. I haven't been
following the latest technology for the last couple years.
What I have is a 99 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR with a
front SID SL 100mm and rear Stratos XC Pro. Drivetrain is
SRAM 9.0SL and XT cranks, XTR rear cassette.

Ok, I'm looking at getting the Mavic Crossmax Enduro disc
wheels and I need some advice on what disc brake system to
get. I don't race but do some serious mountain biking on
real mountains with lots of rocks and dropoffs. Could you
recommend a good system for this particular bike? I know
that I'll need the Specialized disc brake adapter for the
rear becaue the frame didn't have support for discs in
1999. The front shocks do have the mounting points.

Thanks in advance!

I went from V's to Avid mechs simply because I did not want
to change my brake levers, and I've been happy with them. I
don't have hydros so I can't really compare.

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Thanks. I think I've changed the wheelset I'm going to get.
After reading more, I think I'd rather just have an
XTR/Mavic 717 disc wheelset. Easy to have serviced and still
strong and light.

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Shimano XT 203mm in the front & Shimano XT 165mm in
the rear.

"JButler" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I need some advice on a disc brake system. I haven't
been following the latest technology for the last couple
years. What I have is a 99 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR
with a front SID SL 100mm and rear Stratos XC Pro.
Drivetrain is SRAM 9.0SL and XT cranks, XTR rear
cassette.

Ok, I'm looking at getting the Mavic Crossmax Enduro
disc wheels and I need some advice on what disc brake
system to get. I don't race but do some serious mountain
biking on real mountains with lots of rocks and
dropoffs. Could you recommend a good system for this
particular bike? I know that I'll need the Specialized
disc brake adapter for the rear becaue the frame didn't
have support for discs in 1999. The front shocks do have
the mounting points.

Thanks in advance!

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Jerry Bone Jr said:

Shimano XT 203mm in the front & Shimano XT 165mm in
the rear.

Bollocks. A 203mm disc would rip a SID to pieces.

I agree here. It may not happen for awhile and it may
never happen BUT SID;s are scarey flexy why risk it.

For Hydro discs the Shimano Deore is the best value.

For Mechanical the Avid Mech discs are the best value.

Stay away from Hayes Mech, I have had them and they squeel
big time and aren't better than good V brakes.

Hope Mini.

Shaun aRe - Buy once and buy right.

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Shimano XT 203mm in the front & Shimano XT 165mm in
the rear.

Bad advice. A lot of single crown forks shouldn't run 8 inch
discs, especially SIDs . The new Hope Minis with one piece
calipers are light and powerful enough with 6 inch discs.

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I need some advice on a disc brake system"Jerry Bone Jr"

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Shimano XT 203mm in the front & Shimano XT 165mm in
the rear.

Bad advice. A lot of single crown forks shouldn't run 8
inch discs, especially SIDs .

Why not? I thought bigger disks were to disipate heat,
decrease lever pull force, and increase modulation. Its not
like they'll generate any more force on the fork. That is
determined by the tire.

Shawn

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Why not? I thought bigger disks were to disipate heat,
decrease lever pull force, and increase modulation. Its
not like they'll generate any more force on the fork. That
is determined by the tire.

Shawn

I don't agree. Sids flex like crazy to begin with, maybe a
Z1. But hey give it a shot I will bet you will regret it.

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Shaun aRe - Buy once and buy right.

True, if you have the $$$ to spend Shaun is right.

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Why not? I thought bigger disks were to disipate heat,
decrease lever pull force, and increase modulation. Its
not like they'll generate any more force on the fork. That
is determined by the tire.

Shawn

I don't agree. Sids flex like crazy to begin with, maybe a
Z1. But hey give it a shot I will bet you will regret it.

That's a good argument to avoid SIDS entirely, regardless of
the brakes used. Again, it doesn't matter if you're using
cantis 9assuming reasonable hand strength) or a rotor off a
Ducati and Brembo six pot calipers. The tire will limit the
torque at the lower headset bearing. Or should I not be
doing brakies with my Avid mech. on a Fox 100RL? :-)

Shawn

I too have the Fox Float 100 RL, with 203mm rotor. Hasn't
busted yet.

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Why not? I thought bigger disks were to disipate heat,
decrease lever pull force, and increase modulation. Its
not like they'll generate any more force on the fork.
That is determined by the tire.

Shawn

I don't agree. Sids flex like crazy to begin with,
maybe a Z1. But hey give it a shot I will bet you will
regret it.

That's a good argument to avoid SIDS entirely, regardless
of the brakes used. Again, it doesn't matter if you're
using cantis 9assuming reasonable hand strength) or a
rotor off a Ducati and Brembo six pot calipers. The tire
will limit the torque at the lower headset bearing. Or
should I not be doing brakies with my Avid mech. on a Fox
100RL? :-)

Shawn

Jerry Bone Jr said:

I too have the Fox Float 100 RL, with 203mm rotor. Hasn't
busted yet.

I checked the manual (imagine!). Fox says don't go bigger
than 180 mm. Guess you're a test pilot.

Shawn

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SID

? (single-crown?)

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Shaun aRe - Buy once and buy right.

True, if you have the $$$ to spend Shaun is right.

Almost - if you have money to burn, buy a cheaper product,
that you'll likely have to replace several times, outside
of warranty.

Shaun aRe - With some products, there's no such thing
as 'cheap'.