|   shimano mechanicals | mark2+
Nov 13, 2002 7:56 PM | | i am buying a sugar 2+ that comes stock with avid sd5 direct pull and xt levers. i want to change out the brakes to shimano or avid mechanical discs. does anyone know if i can us the stock xt levers? |
| The cable pull needed for all mech discs... | Tscheezy
Nov 13, 2002 10:52 PM | | is the same and will work with all "v-brake'" levers. So yes, the levers will work with the mech brakes. Do yourself a huge favor and get the Avids. |
| The cable pull needed for all mech discs... | mark2+
Nov 15, 2002 5:11 PM | | thanks man, thats a big help. the avids are that much better, huh? |
| Avid better not so much for "better" power, but... | næstep
Nov 15, 2002 5:30 PM | | ...better:
* Ease of setup (shimless CPS system & cables are a breeze)
* Selection of rotor sizes (160, 185, 203mm + adapter)
* Adjustability (adjustable spring tension, toolless pad adjustments + adjustable engagement point)
* Simple pad replacement
* EXCELLENT Avid customer service
* Reasonable price
Plus the power/control and quiet operation you'd expect with any good disc brake system. I'm up to 5 Avid disc setups on the bikes in my household it's really hard to go wrong with their setup.
næstep |
| Avid better not so much for "better" power, but... | sener
Nov 18, 2002 1:39 AM | | way better power. Shimano hasnt worked the mechs out yet |
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