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Sethius

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Finally, a modern version of my beloved hope v2s. Brutal power, no inconsistent pad wear of a 4 pot or cleaning numerous sticky pistons,or bleeding behind etc.

Ticks all the boxes, but finding a price isnt easy. Distris don't list it, and Steve Cramer is one trade account I don't have left over.

Can't wait to see the nerd numbers from Udi or Troy on RM. Reckon it's a strong contender.
 
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Sethius

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Local distri know nothing of them, and their social media is useless. Going to be hard to get a set.
 
beeb

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Formula Cura (two piston calipers) might be somewhat appealing to you, with 24mm pistons in the calipers and reputed to have good modulation...
 
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beeb said:
Formula Cura (two piston calipers) might be somewhat appealing to you, with 24mm pistons in the calipers and reputed to have good modulation...
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They're on the list, just not huge fan of the lever, same goes for Shimano.
 
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They look the tits. Similar to the Brembo MTB brakes of a decade ago. My only concern would be pads availability and serviceability.
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Guides are where it’s at. They are such a well modulating brake and never have a problem with them.
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You haven't had a problem with them.........YET. I'm stirring the SRAM/Shimano brakes pot here, but you sir are smoking trees.
 
Haakon

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Mine have always been underwhelming. Many bleeds, plenty of setup, decent pads etc etc. They’re just meh.
 
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yogibear said:
They look the tits. Similar to the Brembo MTB brakes of a decade ago. My only concern would be pads availability and serviceability.

You haven't had a problem with them.........YET. I'm stirring the SRAM/Shimano brakes pot here, but you sir are smoking trees.
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Yeah, I've given up already. A single distro nor themselves have replied. I think their enjoying their exclusivity, and ignoring every customer on their social media. Industry isn't big enough to be doing that.
 
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Hey said:
Guides are where it’s at. They are such a well modulating brake and never have a problem with them.
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Guides are terrible they have good modulation but terrible power and they just aren't reliable. Much more complicated to bleed then the hopes.
 
Dozer

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Sorry to get off topic but I reckon I'm gonna start a "send me your Guides for a proper tune" business. Honestly, I've ridden 8252563 sets of brakes and still rate Guides as one of the best and those close to it are Codes. If you're considering a new avenue to get your Guides to fell gooder and betterer, hit Ol' Doze up.
 
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Dozer said:
Sorry to get off topic but I reckon I'm gonna start a "send me your Guides for a proper tune" business. Honestly, I've ridden 8252563 sets of brakes and still rate Guides as one of the best and those close to it are Codes. If you're considering a new avenue to get your Guides to fell gooder and betterer, hit Ol' Doze up.
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I’m with you Dozer, I’ve had multiple sets of Guides up to and including ultimates and am currently running Guide R which were stock on my bike.

The lever feel and modulation are perfect for me. They definitely fade a little on long and rowdy descents, but I could also just use them less too. Not interested in those tiny little curled Shimano levers at all
 
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Trials companies had interesting things. Echo had a 26mm piston offering. They've got nice aftermarket levers with 14mm master cylinder piston for magura rim brakes. I would need udis brain to see if they could work with the old magura louise FR piston or echo piston. All pivot points n shizzle to work it out.
 
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