Hope Tech X2 Evo
I went with a Hope Tech 2 when I put together my Triton. I don’t have anything to compare it to since it is the only disk brake I ever had. I have not had any problems with the disk setup itself. Pics are available here:
http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1508898&highlight=hope+tech#post1508898
I went with the braided line which I found tough to cut without damaging the braid, making it challenging to reassemble the brake line. If I ever need to build a brake line again I’ll probably go with the standard line.
As far as the lever is concerned… the pics I posted were when the uni was just built and reflect the “default” setup of the brake lever. Since then I’ve adjusted the brake so that the handle is super close to the seat. This way it is both easy to grab and less exposed when the nose of the seat crashes into the ground.
I felt bad grinding down the lever to fit the KH spooner. It was definitely a pain to get right but the lever with the spoon is way better than without.
It may be that the cost of Hope products are somewhat of an issue… I don’t remember what I paid but it was more than most of the others brands. It also may be that other product lines are readily available in LBSs in the US.
In general, my perception of Hope products is that they are high quality. If my Triton didn’t have the intergrated seat post clamp I probably would have used a Hope clamp. They look saweet.