Reinis. Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) Last time when I put on front v-brakes I snapped my fork learning to gap to the front. I'm fed up with the disk brakes I'm running, so I am thinking of putting on Vees again. But I don't want to snap my fork again, so could you give some advice on how to gap to the front without putting too much stress on my fork?I just thought to myself about it, and actually I think I understand when the fork gets the biggest stress and when not. So, I think maybe I just need to practise and you won't be giving me some real advice, but I'll appreciate everything you write maybe there are some little things to know which I haven't thought of... Edited January 26, 2009 by Reinis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 You tried it with a booster ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinis. Posted January 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 no. should I use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxis26 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 your forks broke because the brakes were pushing onto the rim and with enough presure it will twist the forks outwards and with the preasure on the forks from your weight pushing them forward from the gap they will snap quite easily so i would go ahead and get your self a booster it will stop the forks trying to twist out and thus save your forkstadamaxxis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinis. Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the comment I couldn't understand why fork needs a booster untill now.On my way to get it! Edited January 27, 2009 by Reinis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 your bike will look gash with a booster on the front...get a maggie or some better forks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinis. Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) I have KOT forks right now, I don't know if they are good enough to resist a front v-brake.But I don't mind the looks if I don't have to buy a new fork every time I put on v-brakes.Isn't the case with magura the same? Edited January 27, 2009 by Reinis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason222 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Just get your disc working properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 your bike will look gash with a booster on the front...get a maggie or some better forksIt will look gash but then its gunna save some money. Plus getting a maggie would be even worse to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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