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Im building up a bike at the mo (seemed like a good idea at the time!) and need some advice on what brakes to consider.

I've got a Santa Cruz Bullit with Fox 36 Van R forks with 160mm travel on Nukeproof Generator wheels. Preferably looking for a brake set deal as watching the money, prob go to £200. Putting a fairly big order in with Chain Reaction tonight.

Will mostly be riding locally, Surrey Hills and the odd trip to Wales. Would be really grateful of some advice, thanks!

£200 is a good budget for brakes,

slx have been getting great reviews
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=83173

I have a set of these formula oro's which i cant say a bad thing about although i used the bigger discs i already had as 160mm is a bit on the small side http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=53568

and these are a good bargain but crc not got the rear in stock at that price http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=67757

Shimano xt.

£160-170 for a complete set.

Best brakes i've used

Will have some avid elixirs 5's for sale very soon!in white 2012 models 180mm front&160mm rear mate!just waiting for pay day to sort me new setup out!drop me a pm if your interested

I was going to suggest Elixir 5s too, I had some on my last build and couldn't fault them

Another for XT's here, they've been hassle free for 18 months.

Best Ive had is Shimano Saint..but maybe as bit OTT for general use, as there is new 2013 range out now, you maybe able to get older ones cheapish. I prefer look of older ones, more chunky, there is also the cheaper Zee range.

Andy

Thanks a lot for all the help guys, went for the SLX'x in the end. Couldn't find a bad review! Fingers crossed

Thanks again!

Good choice.

you wont regret it, their awesome

you wont regret it, their awesome