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[snipe]

7ducati, I preferred something else than Shimano too.
And went for these http://www.hopetech.com/product/race-e4/ instead

With a front 183mm rotor in front, and a rear 160mm

May be the 4 pistons are overkill for an XC bike, but they are very light.
They provide plenty of stopping power while needed, and are very modulable.

And since I messed up while mounting them, I know they are very easy to bleed.

the hopes get good reviews but at almost 3x the price of XT they should.   No doubt nice looking brakes.

[carbonazza]

snipe, thank you for mentioning that... little detail, I quickly forgot.

[blueducati]

I ended up going with the Magura MT5 Next, 4 piston. According to Magura (so take it for what it's worth), they are quite powerful.

[blueducati]

7ducati, I preferred something else than Shimano too.
And went for these http://www.hopetech.com/product/race-e4/ instead

With a front 183mm rotor in front, and a rear 160mm

May be the 4 pistons are overkill for an XC bike, but they are very light.
They provide plenty of stopping power while needed, and are very modulable.

And since I messed up while mounting them, I know they are very easy to bleed.

those hopes look awesome, and super light!