droenn
Fat Man's XC President
Thats my initial feeling too, but then this seems like a good deal: https://www.bike-components.de/en/Magura/MT7-Pro-HC-Carbotecture-Disc-Brake-Set-p61249/
which brakes trp vs magura
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DMan
shawly the least hangeriest guy on rotorburn
If they ever arrive?
wkkie
It's Not Easy Being Green
Hard to go past these... (If they were in stock...)
www.merlincycles.com
Or these that are...
www.merlincycles.com
Shimano SLX M7120 Front And Rear Disc Brake Set | Merlin Cycles
Buy your Shimano SLX M7120 Front And Rear Disc Brake Set at Merlin. Free worldwide delivery available on most items!
www.merlincycles.com
Or these that are...
Shimano XT M8120 Front And Rear Disc Brake Set | Merlin Cycles
Buy your Shimano XT M8120 Front And Rear Disc Brake Set at Merlin. Free worldwide delivery available on most items!
www.merlincycles.com
Oddjob
Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
The TRPs have excellent modulation and the best build quality I've seen in a modern mtb brake. I'm not a fan of the m8020 and m8120 4 pots, they feel flimsy compared to the rock solid Quadiems.
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Oddjob
Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
I don't own the non-G spec version, so can't say for certain, but my understanding is that the only difference is the chrome finish.
https://nsmb.com/articles/trp-quadiem-g-spec-brakes-review/
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smasher29er
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I was just thinking that the other day that my G-specs DHR's (composite lever) really do have a solid build feel.
the drizzle
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I was recently on the fence with which brakes to get. Ended up with the g-spec quadiems.
I had issues with the hope floating rotors fouling on the calliper.
I grabbed some swissstop catalyst rotors and the uberbike race matrix pads that were suggested by oddjob and my brakes are now dead silent and really solid lever feel.
I'm think about swapping out another set of hope v4s for these.
Anyone know somewhere online selling the non g-spec version at a reasonable price?
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I had issues with the hope floating rotors fouling on the calliper.
I grabbed some swissstop catalyst rotors and the uberbike race matrix pads that were suggested by oddjob and my brakes are now dead silent and really solid lever feel.
I'm think about swapping out another set of hope v4s for these.
Anyone know somewhere online selling the non g-spec version at a reasonable price?
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Oddjob
Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
I'm about to put a Bike Components order through if you want to split the postage.
https://www.bike-components.de/en/TRP/Quadiem-G-Spec-Disc-Brake-2019-Model-p71118/
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hifiandmtb
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Nice way to cheap out on the stopping power.
the drizzle
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I have been on hopes for years. They are a great brake, but setup is extremely finicky to get them to function without heinously squealing
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the drizzle
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What's the deal with their pricing? Does it remove VAT and then add 10% gst?
Could be keen if this is the case.
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The Duckmeister
Has a juicy midrange
Don't expect prompt delivery. I've got two spoke orders for fellow 'Burners' wheels sitting in limbo in freight hubs that have been there for several weeks.
droenn
Fat Man's XC President
I think I'll buy local depending on stock...
ugh, one more thing for the TRP - stupid question but my Wolftooth dropper remote is I-Spec II and I don't see an adapter for that here (no left side one) https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/trp-shifter-adaptor-kit
Can ispec be used in both sides? What are other options to connect it up?
ugh, one more thing for the TRP - stupid question but my Wolftooth dropper remote is I-Spec II and I don't see an adapter for that here (no left side one) https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/trp-shifter-adaptor-kit
Can ispec be used in both sides? What are other options to connect it up?
Oddjob
Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
Edited.
The G spec Quadiems I have are natively compatible with I spec II. But according to the TRP website they should be I spec B compatible.
I think that I spec II adapter is only for the Quadiems. But if you get the g-spec dh which looks like a g-spec Quadiem they are I spec II compatible.
Confused yet? https://trpcycling.com/product/shift-lever-adapters/
Check with MTB direct exactly what mount their quadiems take and get the Wolftooth i spec b adapter if that suits.
https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/wolf-tooth-dropper-remote-spare-parts
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Oddjob
Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
Similar modulation but the TRPs have much firmer feel. TRPs don't have as much adjustment but have higher build quality.
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Ultra Lord
Hurts. Requires Money. And is nerdy.
Well that’s questionable.
the drizzle
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I replaced some hopes (v4) with quadiems, currently running another set of hopes (v4) on a second rig.
Trp have a much firmer lever feel, but the best part is that they are dead silent. So fucking hard to get the hopes set up to not squeal.
The performance is pretty similar outside the lever feel but I couldn't deal with the noise. To be fair I ran my last set for about 4 years over a few bikes.
I will be replacing the v4's I still have with some cura 4's from bike 24.
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