trialsrider101 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 I was just wondering if these could be turned around so the brake was closer to the rim, I have a 19 inch Onza blade 09 and no matter how I set up the brake it just does not quite touch the rim, any replies are much appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Sayers Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 try with a new olive and wind the tpa all the way down then set it up , wh en every think is tight spin the wheel and wind up the tpa try with a new olive and wind the tpa all the way down then set it up , wh en every think is tight spin the wheel and wind up the tpa ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrider101 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Tried that last night did not work its still about 3 mil away from touching, my rim is quite thin though cheers for the help though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanuckleJive Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Yes, tensile mounts can be turned around just do that rather than trying to set it up using TPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrider101 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Yes, tensile mounts can be turned around just do that rather than trying to set it up using TPA Thankyou very much i will get some today and be riding again soon hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 What rim, what pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrider101 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 What rim, what pads? Rear rim is just a random wheel from a dabomb schoole 05 and the pads are orangy red ones from Ebay these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Magura-Rim-Brake-Pads-Orange-HS11-HS22-HS33-HS66-HS77-/200472291914?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2ead146a4a#ht_889wt_912. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konstant Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 (edited) When the bike was new they would have been fitted so that the offset moved the pads closer to the rim, not further away. Unless you're running a really wide rim you want them like they were set up in the factory. If your rim is more than ~40mm you might need some new, non offset mounts. Edited June 3, 2010 by konstant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 I imagine its due the rim on your rear wheel being too narrow for the frame, the offset mounts will allow you to move your brake in closer to the rim so you can set up your brake. Something to look at for the future would be to upgrade your rear rim/wheel to a wider set up allowing you to run a larger volume tyre with reduced tyre roll, increased bounce, stability and grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrider101 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 I imagine its due the rim on your rear wheel being too narrow for the frame, the offset mounts will allow you to move your brake in closer to the rim so you can set up your brake. Something to look at for the future would be to upgrade your rear rim/wheel to a wider set up allowing you to run a larger volume tyre with reduced tyre roll, increased bounce, stability and grip. I am looking at upgrading the rear wheel in the near future, but for now as cash flow is a problem it will unfortunately have to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrider101 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 (edited) Ok I feel really stupid now i just ordered these http://www.elite-bik...cts/show/383458 but on the home page it says that the website is down due to lack of trade so will i still get them or what? edit just found this i think i ave been well and truly had http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=132791&hl=elitebikes&st=0 Edited June 3, 2010 by trialsrider101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konstant Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Wait a sec, why are you ordering more? The 09 Onza Blade comes with Tensile offset mounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrider101 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Wait a sec, why are you ordering more? The 09 Onza Blade comes with Tensile offset mounts? I only bought the frame not the full bike but yes I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Poyzer @ Onza Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Tensile off set mounts were designed so that you can reverse them and get maximum side to side movement. The offset was optimised to get full overlap. The only problem is you cannot get as much movement when the offset is inwards because the body of the brake butts up against the mount, before it has moved all the way in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 how wide was your rim, i want to get a onza blade frame and i have only got a 38mm wide rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 how wide was your rim, i want to get a onza blade frame and i have only got a 38mm wide rim. You will need the Tensile offset mounts then, I ran a blade frame with the original rim for a while which was 38mm and needed the offset mounts to set up the brake correctly (without using TPA) to the rim, and felt great. With the blade frame (the 09) you'd best get a booster on there too, quite flexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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