Posts by Chloe Stewart58

I’m running Shimano XTR hydraulics myself and honestly, I’m loving them. The real difference comes down to the resin versus metal pad compounds. Resin pads feel smoother and quieter, though they do wear out a bit faster. Metal pads tend to be a little noisier, but they offer solid stopping power and handle heat soak way better—at least, that’s what I’ve been told.

I’ve run Avid RW2 before and they were solid, even when the rims got wet, which is really what matters most to me.🙂

http://www.sram.com/en/avid/accessories/index.php#

Don't be basic like everyone else—ride a Radon like I do.

http://www.radon-bikes.de/startseite/index.html

Grab yours here:

http://www.bike-discount.de/?lg=en

Good luck!🙂

I just put this setup together about ten days ago, so I'm still a newbie here. That said, I built it based on a buddy's recommendation—he’s been riding this exact combo for over a year now without any issues at all.

Vents:
http://www.keindl-sport.com/detalji.php?id=1191

Tires (protection, folding):