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SRAM bleeding edge tool makes bleeding the easiest and cleanest I’ve done. No more faffing topping up reservoirs and opening/closing bleed nipples. I like my Codes, I liked my Shimano’s when they worked. Feel wise I think I’d most like something halfway between (RSC levers may sort that).
From my limited experience, shimano 2 and 4 pot, I prefer the MT5, really usable and progressive then you pull on em and whoooa mama, you need some core and upper body strength just to stop ejecting straight over the bike. The levers are plastic and feel crap but who cares, they are awesome.
Cheap at Merlin right now.
MT5, really usable and progressive then you pull on em and whoooa mama, you need some core and upper body strength just to stop ejecting straight over the bike. The levers are plastic and feel crap but who cares, they are awesome.
Cheap at Merlin right now.
Just seen the price - well worth getting them and spending an extra £50 to upgrade both levers to the alloy 1 finger HC version. Bargain!
I think that for my riding; 4 pot brakes regardless of manufacture have been better in terms of braking consistency and feel than 2 pot. I've been impressed by both Saint and SRAM Code and wouldn't hesitate to have either of them on my bike, or recommend them to others.
I agree with that nickc - 4pot most definitely better feel.
Shimano for the last 20 years - I've had the early Saints, XT, Deore M555 and SLX, can't fault of them! TBF, I've only ever tried older Hayes, Avids and most recently SRAM G2's - levers just felt cheap and was underwhelmed by the performance! Currently have the latest XT m8120 levers, with Saints hoses, older XT M785 2 pot calipers with finned metal pads and Ice Tec rotors. They have a decent lever feel, are consistent, reliable and haven't needed bleeding in over 2000 miles of riding (second set of pads though).