SRAM DB8: Thoughts?
04-19-22, 12:52 PM
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SRAM DB8: Thoughts?
I'm curious as to the thoughts of anyone who had a look at SRAM's mineral-based, four-piston, entry-level DB8 brakes.
Just a few months ago I upgraded a folder to Shimano entry-level four-piston hydraulics and I couldn't be happier. Nevertheless, I am slowly collecting the hardware for a possible Shigura conversion.
So, are the DB8s good enough on their own, or is anyone already thinking of a SRAgura conversion?
Just a few months ago I upgraded a folder to Shimano entry-level four-piston hydraulics and I couldn't be happier. Nevertheless, I am slowly collecting the hardware for a possible Shigura conversion.
So, are the DB8s good enough on their own, or is anyone already thinking of a SRAgura conversion?
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04-19-22, 07:51 PM
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I applaud the effort but they are brand new and probably not a lot of time to actually test them. It would be nice to see high end stuff with mineral oil. I would certainly be looking at SRAM a little more but then again I don't really need to as for flat bar stuff I have tons of options from Shimano, Magura and TRP plus some other stuff as well.
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Let’s get serious and talk about YokoMAGuna conversions!
It’s just not a real conversion if it ain’t CampagnHOPEolo!
Vintage ForTRPula conversions are the absolute best!
It’s just not a real conversion if it ain’t CampagnHOPEolo!
Vintage ForTRPula conversions are the absolute best!
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chaadster when are you going to see the error of your thread-killing ways? It may be only a matter of time before some intrepid MTBer attempts to marry those DB8s to a pair of Maguras - or, even more interestingly, Cura 4s!
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