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mattywatty:
So, after a 3 year hiatus from BMX, I'm back riding and I love it. I'm building up a new bike, and one thing is for sure: it needs to have brakes. As much as I like the way brakeless bikes feel, it's all fun and games for me until I have to go down a hill, or slow down at a skatepark, or feel lazy on a manual, etc.

I remember a few years back Fly brakes were pretty much the best around (or at least my personal favorite). From what I can tell now, they still make a brake, but it lacks the cool machining that I liked on the old ones which makes me want it a little less. My questions for you guys are what brakes do you all run, any new brakes worth checking out (those new Shadow Drew Bezanson ones look cool), any brakes to stay away from?

Also, for what it's worth, they'll be mounted on welded 990 mounts on the seat stays, and they'll be grabbing a black hard anodize Odsy 7ka rim. Any feedback is appreciated.

Patty:
Odyssey Evo2's, super easy to dial in and grippy in almost all settings

dude...:
id say evos but only other brake ive used recently is the springfield

master:
I have no reason to run anything other than my Evo 2s. Low enough, more than stiff enough, high quality.

GUMP_:
Evo2's and some good pads

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