Pizzaz
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None whatsoever... I have found that the when they get _really_ muddy sometimes the mechanism gets a bit gummed up (sticks) but its more on the cable than the actual brake (i.e. the brake returns to its proper position but the lever doesn't).thanks pizzaz, this is what my initial impressions were (on very short ride of the 5's). Like you I like the simplicity of them, hence the question. Run xtr usually and have moved current steed to ultimates for about a year now. The issue appears to be the very small resevoir make bleeding etc critical. The lack of the shimano type rubber bladder on top does not help.
yes, in a longer race one might be struggling for braking due to fatigue.....still tempted to try them though
in terms of reliability, have you have any issues at all ?
I've heard that running shimano rim brake levers (XT) with then is the go for feel etc but so far I've stuck with the standard Avid ones. Most of the racing I do tend to be 100km or 8hr events on it and had no dramas...