Nick Manning Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) As mentioned in my other topic, I'm having problems with my rear magura. Unfortunately I have no choice but to use the Tensile offset mounts, as I love using cnc backing pads, and they wont fit if I use standard mounts. So, as a solution I want to change my magura for something different. I'm in a toss up between going for a rear disc or a rear v. I'm more inclined for a rear disc as I do the local comps, and at times it can be very messy, and so a disc would be benficial.My question is:Which brake would be better, a disc or a v-brake?If a disc, then which would be better? or if a v-brake, then what would be the best set up?Any advice would be much appreciated, thanks. Edited March 16, 2009 by Nick Manning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 if ur riding the Phase, i wouldn't run a rear disk, the mounts look way too weak! Why can't u run CNC backings if u get your clamps sorted out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Im running a Echo front double wall rim on the rear, I can run standard mounts with the magura, but then can only run plastic backings. Using the tensile mounts allows me to run the cnc backings which in my opinon feels so much nicer than plastic backings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Im running a Echo front double wall rim on the rear, I can run standard mounts with the magura, but then can only run plastic backings. Using the tensile mounts allows me to run the cnc backings which in my opinon feels so much nicer than plastic backings.Is it heatsink backings you are running, one option would be to get some Phat backings, they are alot lower profile than heatsink ones (about the same as plastic backings)Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 They are heatsink backings. Looks like I'm gonna have to get hold of Mike, didn't relise that, I just assumed they were similar, and would be the same size. Handy to know.Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Yeah, probably the best bet for now if you only need 1 or 2mm extra to run standard clamps. I think a rear magura suits you best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Cheers, I spoke to Mike earlier his backings are 6mm in thickness, which are simialr to plastic backings, so sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Sounds like a poor frame desigin to me.It's not wide enough to run what most trials riders use now a days, not even a thinner version of what we run. The disc mount does look weak on them also.I snapped my disc mounts clean off the Saracen I had.Not very well thought out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 The frame is narrow compared to most frames, but the bikes as standard come with a dx 32 rim with a magura hs33 and std 4 bolt mounts. If I stick with that rim I have no problem and the frame is fine, but as I want to run cnc backings and a white rim, I have had to go for the echo front to be able to run the cnc backings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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