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Shimano Saint Hydraulic Brakes | $149.99
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Shimano Saint

BikeRadar verdict

35 out of 5 stars

"Neat looking brake but low on power and heat resistance for really heavy duty work."

By Guy Kesteven

Saint is Shimano's heavy duty DH/ freeride group - not that you'd know it from this slimline stopper. Typically for Shimano, power for a given lever heave is low and, even with a 203mm rotor, it's nearer other brakes with a 160mm rotor. The single-piece calliper gives impeccable control when cool but power faded dramatically once the rotor really started cooking, so it's not good for dragging down big mountains. The oversized Center Lock rotor only fits Saint hubs, so you'll most likely use a standard Center Lock or six-bolt (via an adaptor) Shimano rotor. Bleeding is easy, the levers are colour matched and the price is low, even if weight is high.

Manufacturers description

Powerful hydraulic disc brake with 203 mm rotor for Freeride and DH use

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Specification

Name:
Saint Hydraulic Brakes
Built by:
Shimano
Price:
$149.99
Available Colours:
Black, Silver
Brake Caliper Type:
Hydraulic Disc
Brake Fluid:
Mineral
Brake Lever Type:
Hydraulic
Brake Pad Type:
Sintered (Disc)
Brake Rotor Diameters:
160mm, 203mm
Braking System Includes:
Levers
Cable/Hydraulic Lever:
Hydraulic
Front And Rear Brakes Sold Separately:
true
Front Disc Diameter:
203 mm
Front/Rear Caliper:
Front, Rear
Material:
Alloy
Mount Compatibility:
adaptors available, included adapter, IS Mount, Post Mount
Open System:
true
Rear Disc Diameter:
203 mm
Road/Performance Compatibility:
Downhill, Extreme MTB, Freeride, Freeride(lite)
Rotor Fitting:
Center Lock
Weight (g):
545 g

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