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  • Conan257
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    Got a bit of cash burning a hole in my pocket, but not loads unfortunately…

    Difficult to pick up a 2nd hand set of hopes or XT’s, but on my search I found these:

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=54410

    Seems like a great price for what generally has strong positive reviews.

    Anyone want to comment on whether its a worthy upgrade for my Juicy 3’s?!

    uplink
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    alexpalacefan
    Full Member

    I;ve heard mixed things. Currrently running a set of these on a 456, awsome brakes.

    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/MTB++Parts/Brakes/Disc+Brakes/Formula+Disc+Brakes/Formula+Oro+K18+-+F++R+Set+-+White_1210.htm

    Formula Oro K18s £140 a set at Merlin.

    APF

    Conan257
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    Thats pushing double the cost of the set i’m looking at to be honest… I’m keen on getting rid of the Juicy 3’s after the lack of performance I had on a recent ride, and I just dont think the budget will go beyond £100…

    I did see a 2nd hand set of K18’s on the classifieds… Might be worth looking again.

    TandemJeremy
    Free Member

    Plenty secondhand hopes around last time I looked. I bought 4 sets. Plenty on ebay right now

    uplink
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    Just buy something new for the front for now and then change the back when you’re a bit more flush?

    Conan257
    Free Member

    Thats looking to be the best option I think… Much as I hate the idea of ill matching levers…

    Must be sensible… Must be sensible…

    markenduro
    Free Member

    Could you upgrade the rotor size on your current brakes? It makes a big difference to the power by upping the rotor size.

    Conan257
    Free Member

    I could do, but not sure if I should make the effort upping rotor size when I’m in the market for a brake upgrade anyway.

    Found an Elixir CR Mag for £109. Which is an immense bargain. Think i’ll be going for that unless I get people screaming “no, dont, the world will end” or similar.

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