The unobtainable factor increases the bling quotient by 8.

*also, the realistic answer to this thread is "any brake that you can get your hands on in a semi timely manner."

Way too much plastic on maguras to count as blingy. Bling = anodized machined metal.

Trickstuff is also blingy, if you're a good dentist.

I think sram's bleeding system is the best - easy and clean, but you need a compatible bleed kit.

Functionally, on an xc bike, there's probably not a huge difference. They're all pretty good. ...