Nathan Woodley Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 At the moment I'm running a magura on the front, and I've got no complaints, except for the fact it slips every now and again.I'm thinking about getting a new front wheel (my current one is battered) and wondering whether to invest in a disc hub. They're about £15 more expensive than a regular hub, and I'm just thinking whether it's worth the hassle. Most of the people I ride with own discs, and they seem to rave about them, but i don't think they're that much better.Just want to know the general opinion really, and see if it's worth it.CheersNathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I have a couple of bikes with a mixture of Maguras, discs and V's. For my trials bike I would only ever use rim brakes as I keep bending discs and that is not just from knocking them but from heat dispersal and that is downhill where the friction is over the whole disc as it does not lock instantly. On trials bikes the heat subjected to the disc is usually very localised to one spot the discs are very likely to bend and if you ride in very cold weather they might even totally warp or crack. I would say stick to maggies if you like them, if not use the simple option of V-brakes with a good pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-echo team Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Hi i know exactly what you mean I am in the same situation the way I am looking at it is....if I do get disc hub and the decide to get disc on my bike then its already there, if not it is only like another £15 and it is not going to do any harm being there... So I would go for a disc hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsy trials matt Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 just get a disc hub as it will allway's be there and it won't stop you using a maggie, get one or you will hate yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockPark Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 just get a disc hub as it will allway's be there and it won't stop you using a maggie, get one or you will hate yourself front disc better IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chudders22 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I have got to say that i am always a rim brake fan for trials. Personally I would be going through rotors like water, smashing up almost daily,but then again they do offer the advantage on performance in all conditions. But having said that i prefer the 'feel' of amagura.Personally, I would get a disc hub, try a cheaper cable disc, if you don't get on with it then you can swap back to rim, but if itis your cup of tea, then you can upgrade disc whenever you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 On trials bikes the heat subjected to the disc is usually very localised to one spot the discs are very likely to bend and if you ride in very cold weather they might even totally warp or crackAs I've replied to a post of yours that was near identical to this, it's extremely hard for a rotor to warp from extreme heat due to trials use. Relatively slow moving stuff doesn't lead itself to the high heat generated by, say, a downhill rider, so unless you're hooning it down a massive hill and trying to brake really suddenly at the bottom, you shouldn't have an issue.That said, if you run a really shit rotor/brake I'd imagine it wouldn't be quite so resilient as a semi decent one (read: over a tenner...)I have got to say that i am always a rim brake fan for trials. Personally I would be going through rotors like water, smashing up almost daily,but then again they do offer the advantage on performance in all conditions. But having said that i prefer the 'feel' of amagura.Personally, I would get a disc hub, try a cheaper cable disc, if you don't get on with it then you can swap back to rim, but if itis your cup of tea, then you can upgrade disc whenever you want.Definitely agree with that. If there's nothing wrong with the brake, and you're not too keen on changing, don't!If, however, you feel you'd like to try it, perhaps borrow a friends disc wheel and brake for a ride, and see how you get on?If you buy a disc hub, you always have the option there if you should want it, but it's fairly easy to sell on a hub if it's not what you need anyway Keep an eye on the FS section of the forum. Chances are you'll be able to pick up a full disc wheel second hand, but in good condition, for about the same money as going new for a non-disc setup. Ok, so you can't post in there, but check the seller's profile, grab their MSN/email address, and give them a buzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 sound advice there;Id stay with rim brakes to be honest, i prefer them by far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 In my opinion it's only worth getting a disk if you want the modulation and/ or silence.Smooth rim brakes are good for the above i find but still aren't as good.A sharp grind and some Plamatic CRM/ CRVs shouldn't slip. IF they do when the brake is worn in and setup right you probably aren't leaning forward enough.Also disks are heavier.Wet weather performace? Disk or Coust Rim with grind.As it goes like before and always, personal preference.If you have the money, try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Kearns Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Me and max T have pritty much the same bike as in component wise. He asked for a go on my bike and im running front and rear magura's and he loved it, said he wanted his front end as light as mine. Where as he was running a disc brake.Disc's are just gay, 04 maggy, water bleed, dead grind, neco reds = FOOK, as good as any disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 The ONLY gripe I have with my disc is the added weight, hence considering moving to a front vee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 The ONLY gripe I have with my disc is the added weight, hence considering moving to a front veeits not much weight to be fair...i dont think its worth changine to be honest....however if you do, i way consider a swapsie with you for various bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 The ONLY gripe I have with my disc is the added weight, hence considering moving to a front veeI really hope you use CRVs Are you going smooth rim? They will still give some serious noise anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I really hope you use CRVs Are you going smooth rim? They will still give some serious noise anyway Nah, not happening - Dan pointed out how massively hilly Brizzle is, and it's the same/worse at home. Modulation for the nation = smaller disc time instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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