are you unhappy with the Saints? I have Xt 8000 and Saints. The Xt’s are great but the Saints are friggin’ awesome!Hey legends
Looking to upgrade my old saint m810s, thoughts on what to upgrade to?
Looking for good power and reliability and at a decent price if possible.
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I've had both M810s and M820s. I rate the M820s much higher due to serviceability and feel, especially in terms of having less lever throw. In regards to power, I didn't notice a huuuge increase but I've ridden some gnarly shit and they've never not been enough.I like the Saints, they are getting on though.
Have been told the m820's have a fair bit more power than the m810s..
They're just on a trail bike, and running 203 front 180 rear but would like a bit more. And I'd like to have the lever having not much throw til contact but can't get that without having it rub
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Indeed, its ludicrous how good they are for the price, surprised they are not on more bikes. 75 euro an end on bike discount at moment minus rotors.Magura MT5's can be bought for a deal, they come standard with the HC1 lever (MT7's don't and it's criminal), which are ergonomically similar to the Shimano's and will outmatch everything for power and modulation in its pricepoint (and above).
You don't need to deal with DOT Fluid, and the your chances of attracting a sexier partner increase dramatically because you're seen to be fiscally responsible, and yet classy, with purchases.
Isn’t the lever situation the other way round? MT5 gets the two finger lever and MT7 gets either HC1 or HC3 depending on what version it isMagura MT5's can be bought for a deal, they come standard with the HC1 lever (MT7's don't and it's criminal), which are ergonomically similar to the Shimano's and will outmatch everything for power and modulation in its pricepoint (and above).
You don't need to deal with DOT Fluid, and the your chances of attracting a sexier partner increase dramatically because you're seen to be fiscally responsible, and yet classy, with purchases.
My MT7's came stock with the two finger bastards, bought the HC1's to replace them and the difference is incredible!Isn’t the lever situation the other way round? MT5 gets the two finger lever and MT7 gets either HC1 or HC3 depending on what version it is
https://enduro-mtb.com/en/best-mtb-disc-brake-can-buy/So are the mt5 an 7 similar power?
Don't need to be a fat-arse to come to that conclusion.A fat arse's guide to brakes:
SRAM just suck.
M8000 has a revised cam profile over M785, so it's a bit less jumpy in initial application, but similar in stroke length. M785 & related levers do have bucketloads of modulation if you learn how to ride the cam, M8000 & relatives are a lot less touchy on that front & easier to control. Either way, metal pads for power with modulation.M785 or m8000 levers have a more aggressive cam profile so should give you earlier bite.
Why stop at crazy?Or if you're crazy (like me)
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Holy shit @Zaf - that table says that Code RSC & Guide Ultimate are only slightly better then Shimano Deore!https://enduro-mtb.com/en/best-mtb-disc-brake-can-buy/
A little less braking torque, and not as good as the MT7's under HIGH speed to complete stops (similar to Guides and Hope in that test). But for all practical purposes, yeah, they're pretty much as strong as each other.