N Roach Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 hey,As I used to run disk, getting the brake system wet in a competition was no problem, but know I have a magura on the rear I just wanted to know how to keep it working to its best, when it gets wet and muddy? (Apart from grinding)cheers nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam-pantera Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 there are a few rim and pad convos that keep working realy well in wet like a ronnie and koxx greens , the koxx blues and greens were designed for wet weather use but a deep grind and a booster will ensure good wet weather proformance good luck at comps . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 i just go with the whole "clean it after every section" method. a quick wipeover so you can see the rim again never hurts J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Grinding your rim is only way to keep your brake decent when it wet. Best way to keep mud off is to not ride in it and just ride the rocks and when going in between sections carry your bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Roach Posted August 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 (edited) there are a few rim and pad convos that keep working realy well in wet like a ronnie and koxx greens , the koxx blues and greens were designed for wet weather use but a deep grind and a booster will ensure good wet weather proformance good luck at comps .I have a 2007 Try-all rear 19" rim, Anyone now of any pads that will grib/bite really good with a grind in the wet????NathanGrinding your rim is only way to keep your brake decent when it wet. Best way to keep mud off is to not ride in it and just ride the rocks and when going in between sections carry your bike.Carrying the bike seems a good idea, but the venues ive been to dont seem to have that many rocks, its more like mud.mud and more......mud and the odd tree stump and rock. Edited August 13, 2007 by chocolate_bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 you do hampshire comps right?you dont get the luxury of good terrain such as ricks, hampshire comps are just muddy cliffs with trees. probably the hardest riding conditions there are. i wish we had rocks, would actually make the comps fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 sounds like essex! we do love it though...rocks are for fun...mud is serious stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Roach Posted August 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 you do hampshire comps right?you dont get the luxury of good terrain such as ricks, hampshire comps are just muddy cliffs with trees. probably the hardest riding conditions there are. i wish we had rocks, would actually make the comps funYesI think I sore a rock or two at Bransgore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 YesI think I sore a rock or two at Bransgore Only advice is to take a rag with you then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 do what i do...................dont worry about it, get on with it, it honestly brings your riding on much quicker, if you have a crap rear brake (which i had at weekend, ask brett penfold!!) i just get used to riding things and using the back wheel to stop me or hold me from rolling down stuff.make trials a challenge, on a wet muddy day, if your brakes slipping, try put up with it, enjoy yourself and try "interesting" things, its good fun.Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam-pantera Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I have a 2007 Try-all rear 19" rim, Anyone now of any pads that will grib/bite really good with a grind in the wet????if i was you id use zoo pads on a very worn or snded smooth rim i used it before and its amzing or try heatsink reds there realy good in wet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Roach Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) do what i do...................dont worry about it, get on with it, it honestly brings your riding on much quicker, if you have a crap rear brake (which i had at weekend, ask brett penfold!!) i just get used to riding things and using the back wheel to stop me or hold me from rolling down stuff.make trials a challenge, on a wet muddy day, if your brakes slipping, try put up with it, enjoy yourself and try "interesting" things, its good fun.Wayne. I like your thinking..... Edited August 14, 2007 by chocolate_bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard jersey Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 A harsh grind and pads that are designed for wet weather (such as Koxx Blues) should work good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy wonka Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 coust sinks on a mediumish grind or phat pads on a pretty harsh grind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Even a light grind will dramatically improve braking performance in the wet, so no need to run a super harsh grind if you don't want to...If you want to keep the smooth rim you could cut grooves into your pads, which does help a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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