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Got some Juicy Carbons that have got the dreaded turkey vibration thing going on. Done everything possible to try and cure it but no luck so far so considering a new set.
I ride in the lakes so good brakes for the long descents essential but to be honest it seems like most modern brakes now are plenty powerful so maintenance and durability are the priorities. Budget is fairly open, a couple of hundred quid is what I had in mind but can pay more. XT's are currently top of the list.
Any recommendations?
New rotors for your Juicys to try and cure the turkey gobbling thing? It's made far worse by the Avid Polygon rotors, if you've got those, try some Shimanos or sommat.
Swopped my Juicy 7's for Xtr discs.
I love them.Powerful,light and good looking.
The XT's will be a very good choise.
On Merlin website they are sold at a good price(08xtr cheaper than 09xt !!!)
maintenance and durability are the priorities
Hope. Spares always easily available. customer service back up second to none.
oops, xtr 08 £30 more than 09 xt.
the 09 xt brakes are £199 for a set.
SLXs? Got a good review in STW this month.
Magura louise are great brakes!
i've got juicy ultimates and the SRP on them is now £250 a wheel! outrageous.
Have you switched the rotors? as the vibration is caused by the size of the braking surface changing as the rotor moves through the caliper.
personally it doesn't bother me anymore, as they are stupidly powerful so I live with the odd vibration as its a minor price to pay for such good brakes
Cheers for the replies.
Richc - not tried switching the rotors as they are different sizes and don't have the appropriate adaptors. Reluctant to shell out on new rotors in case it's all in vain and I would already be out of pocket buying new brakes.
They are plenty powerful enough and have been happy enough with them up to now. The vibration is pretty extreme, it goes all the way through the bike to the saddle and bars and is pretty disturbing when hammering it down a rocky downhill!