XT & DX v-brakes

[Splatter Paint]

What’s the going rate for ‘rider’ components? I.e. used but not abused?

 

[Tootyred]

Which generation are you thinking? Also you will still pay a lot more for xt over dx...unless they are red!

 

[bikeworkshop]

Functional, usable stuff is really good value - it's the rare high end stuff that can get pricey.

Of course if you festoon your piece with rare hand-made cnc'd kit, it's an investment to be carefully looked after, whereas if you build it up with deore or lx, you might ride it more!

Believe me... I know

 

[Tootyred]

Problem i found with the first gen stuff was the useless pivots on them. Rider xt stuff will be looser than a loose thing by now. The slightly later i piece stuff is cheap and works better in the long run. I recently sold a set of 4 deore vs for a tenner!

Just ignore the frankly silly Ebay chancers.....as with all stuff, yes you have it for sale for £100 for a set of old xt Vs, but frankly only a mug will buy it.

But then there are seemingly plenty of those!

 

[DrDaveTampa]

Yeah, for a rider it's just too easy to find serviceable Avid gear out there. Found a complete set, levers and all on ebay for $40 and the bins at the co-op are full of that stuff. Maybe I'm remembering this wrong but back in the early 2000's that stuff was kinda cool, no? Seems like the one with the little red knob on it was kind of a thing

 

[Graham_hkr]

Some RED in the for sale thread...
"Shimano Red DX V Brakes. perfect working order, includes a new set of aftermarket brake pads. £24posted UK mainland only"