XT Brakes

[Cole]

I see a lot of people are running them. I was wondering if those that do ran 2 or 4 pistons, or a combo? It's a $120 difference for a set, is it worth it?
I'd just be using them for trail use, not at any parks.

 

[jdog]

We only stock the 4 piston at this point. A combo is a good idea if you are lighter rider looking to save weight, but otherwise i'd say 4 piston all the way.

I will note that their icetech rotors are really good at staying cool. Maybe too good for our flat-ish trials as compared to mtn riding. I have been playing with swiss stop pads and rotors on 2 of my bikes and I really like how they feel.

 

[JDurk]

I have 2 piston XTs with 180/160 Icetech rotors on my XC HT and rigid SS. Work great here in flat SJ and plenty of stopping power when I venture to places with more elevation.

On my FS trail bike, 4 piston SLX were on it, but upgraded both 180 rotors to Icetech. No problems.

 

[Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST]

Both of my bikes have 4 piston brakes.
XT on the trail bike, sram guides on the XC Bike.

 

[stb222]

The boss move is 4 up front and 2 in the rear.

 

[Paul H]

I have 4p XT on my trail bike and 2p XT on my XC bike.
Difference in stopping power is night and day.

 

[Cole]

Thanks all.

 

[jShort]

I paired a 4 piston saint caliper with my XT lever in the front on my old XC bike. This was cheaper than buying new brakes and worked just as well.