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- July 12, 2013 at 03:51 #120887
  
  vKAOSv
  
  I’m currently running with the Elixir R front and rear. Had them on for about two years with no problems. But now I’m looking to upgrade. Any suggestions? I ride mostly AM and trail. Price range is $200-$300 for front and rear. Thanks.
- July 12, 2013 at 05:24 #120888
  
  Dustin Gaddis
  
  Without question, Shimano XTs. $260 on Jenson right now for both front and rear.
  
  http://www.jensonusa.com/Disc-Brakes/Sh … Disc-Brake
- July 12, 2013 at 05:58 #120889
  
  vKAOSv
  
  I thought that’s what I might hear. Thanks. I just hate to loose my Matchmakers.
- July 12, 2013 at 06:17 #120890
  
  schwim ✓ supporter
  
  What’s a matchmaker?
- July 12, 2013 at 06:24 #120891
  
  Dustin Gaddis
  
  "schwim" wrote
  
  What’s a matchmaker?
  
  SRAM’s system that lets you mount the brake levers and shifters all onto one clamp, so it cleans up the bars.
- July 12, 2013 at 06:26 #120892
  
  slipfinger
  
  matchmaker
- July 12, 2013 at 06:53 #120893
  
  Corey Maddocks ✓ supporter
  
  +1 for shimano, either SLX or XT. And they have a similar system called i-spec. You wanted to upgrade your drivetrain too, right? 😆
- July 12, 2013 at 07:34 #120894
  
  vKAOSv
  
  I like my drive train. X-9 shifters XT 28-40 crank and X-9 front and rear derailleurs..
- July 12, 2013 at 09:25 #120895
  
  Gdb49
  
  Couldn’t agree more on the upgrade to XT or SLX, but I made the same upgrade on my bike and had to change rotors also- not going to happen for 200-300 bucks. XT brakes are awesome, but expensive and the SLX’s are rated nearly as high- just a thought. Went with the XT’s because they were in stock, otherwise would have gone with SLX.
- July 13, 2013 at 01:04 #120896
  
  Greg Heil ✓ supporter
  
  +1 for the XT’s
- July 13, 2013 at 07:57 #120897
  
  vKAOSv
  
  I’m kinda leaning towards Hayes Prime Pro…
- July 18, 2013 at 08:14 #120898
  
  farf
  
  HOPE…. I was looking for a brake with better modulation when we built up our two Epiphany’s last year. The Top end build kit came with Jucies. My bike shop mechanic recommended HOPE brakes. WOW!!! SO GLAD went we spent the extra bucks!! 😎
- July 18, 2013 at 13:40 #120899
  
  schwim ✓ supporter
  
  My brother just let me ride(and wreck) his new build with hope brakes. Some people reported weak braking with them but they did fantastic when I rode them. Unfortunately for me, nobody has developed brakes that work when you’re airborne at 30 MPH.
- July 18, 2013 at 14:10 #120900
  
  vKAOSv
  
  "schwim" wrote
  
  My brother just let me ride(and wreck) his new build with hope brakes. Some people reported weak braking with them but they did fantastic when I rode them. Unfortunately for me, nobody has developed brakes that work when you’re airborne at 30 MPH.
  
  haha awesome!
- July 19, 2013 at 09:24 #120901
  
  gar29
  
  "schwim" wrote
  
  My brother just let me ride(and wreck) his new build with hope brakes. Some people reported weak braking with them but they did fantastic when I rode them. Unfortunately for me, nobody has developed brakes that work when you’re airborne at 30 MPH.
  
  Maybe try a set of those new air brakes 😆 or maybe get a parachute?!
- July 19, 2013 at 09:57 #120902
  
  schwim ✓ supporter
  
  I’m considering one of those popup flaps like NASCAR uses when shit gets real to slow you down some.
  
  I need something. It looks like someone took a belt sander to the left side of my body right before beating me silly with a boat oar.
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