Ive got a koxx with tryall brakes which are basicly hope mono's. A maggie can be made just as good as a disc although in my opinion discs feel more secure and sharper on the back wheel.
Phat pads. matt b is running them on a smooth rim and andrex is running them on a grind and there the nuts! mine arent beddin in yet but work good with tar and my grinds nearly gone!