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thresh Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
5/29/2026 2:52am
When nothing else helps, consult the manual 😂: https://docs.sram.com/en-US/publications/78X6ST0qHwC0SwGn8u0uzN/SM%20-%…
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Shinysideup Added a comment about bike check Tora EVH Downhill Bike - Retro Modern Build
5/24/2026 5:12am
The top loading Diabolus D2 stem would be a nice touch on this. Had never heard of these Toras. I quite like the ethos of what they're doing.
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ChuckDBQ Liked a bike check Tora EVH Downhill Bike - Retro Modern Build
5/24/2026 5:08am
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nskerb Liked a reply to forum topic Hope pro4 break in period.
5/10/2026 11:30pm
We have a winner! It was not the green seal (surprisingly easy to install honestly, at least compared to what I was told to expect) It was this little sucker here, washer that sits between the hub bearing and the free hub body. Such a tiny part missing caused so much grief lol. Shoutout to the LBS that was hoarding an old pro4 a customer left behind for giving me the washer for free.
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63expert Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
5/7/2026 4:20am
I threw rocks at a hornets nest in the replies. Anyway, I chose Hope EVO GR4s.
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Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
5/5/2026 7:14am
Brake fade is also caliper dependant, a more closed off caliper will make cooling the pads harder than a more open caliper design. As for lever pull, Die Bremse and Dominions, as per this topic Dominions have one of the lighter lever pulls before the pads contact, but apparently require quite a lot of finger force (relative to other brakes) to generate adequate braking force. This just confirms to me a light lever pull really should NOT be a metric that we judge brakes on. It's the definition of a parking lot test issue. You brake with a considerable force...
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Nobble Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
5/5/2026 7:14am
The new Hope Evo brakes also use the same size threading as Sram Mineral Oil brakes. So you could order a Hope bleed cup and the Evo adapter if you wanted to bleed Mavens with it. I know because I did the opposite and used a new Sram mineral oil syringe as an improvised bleed cup for my GR4’s.
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Evil96 Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
4/26/2026 1:32am
Much better imo, sort of self adjusting when one piston become lazy, they worked great, definitely my favorite pads trickstuff power
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Shinysideup Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
4/25/2026 2:51pm The bridged MT7 pads sound interesting. Did you notice any pros/cons with them?
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4/25/2026 2:16pm Even a simple pad change is so much better not having to unbolt the caliper or take the wheel out. After using MT7s, Hope V4 & Saint. The lack of toploading pads was the only disappointment i found with Tektro.
Shinysideup Added a comment about bike check GT iDrive Brian Lopes Replica
4/22/2026 6:11am
It's easy to forget just how much the MRP alone weighs compared to modern guides. Plus the D321s and DX SPDs add a fair chunk. Still surprised its not lighter though.
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jimoxborrow Liked a comment about bike check GT iDrive Brian Lopes Replica
4/22/2026 5:03am
Weight 35 lbs? 25 Shirley !
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simãoferreira Liked a bike check GT iDrive Brian Lopes Replica
4/22/2026 5:03am
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Shinysideup Added a comment about bike check GT iDrive Brian Lopes Replica
4/22/2026 3:46am
I had one of these back in the day for XC. It was so light and pedalled great. The seat mast/shock mount on mine cracked and bent twice so i moved on after the 2nd warranty. I can see the frame you have is beefed up by not having the cutouts on the mast. Really cool build.
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4/21/2026 5:41am
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Shinysideup Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
4/20/2026 10:40am Also, good luck getting enough heat into a carbon-carbon setup on a bicycle.
Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
4/20/2026 3:55am
MotoGP brakes are carbon...
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63expert Liked a reply to forum topic Brake Caliper Alignment Tips?
4/16/2026 11:50pm
Hope has 3D files to make tools for maintenance. One of the tools is an alignment tool. I don’t have a printer so I sourced them from Etsy. Hope tools
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Shinysideup Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
4/16/2026 6:01am Anyone who has owned automotive Brembos or even ye olde Grimeca System brakes will know how often they need a repaint due to fading from red to pink and chipping of the paint.. Hard anodizing on the other brands is a major plus (For me anyway) It would have been great if they offered the Brembo motorcycle Stylema anodised finishes.
Evil96 Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
4/16/2026 2:28am
Man, could be the best brake on earth, they look cheap af
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