isitafox Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I'm considering swapping my front disc to a hs33 but I wanted a few reviews from people who run HS33 front and rear. I find trying to go up to front a problem as my disc doesn't hold enough but I'm worried a magura will be too grabby?? Is it worth changing, or should I consider a swap to a BB7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 So you don't have a BB7 currently? Probably just your technique, unless your brake is real bad. If you have mag mounts try it, otherwise probably ain't worth the money. BB7s don't offer real modulation by the way. Magura is either on/off or all modulation i find. Vee brake is just on/off braking. Hope is everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Aside from the beginner spec bikes that have dual HS33s, there are a few advanced riders that go back to front HS33 from disc and they mostly have mentioned that the technique for front wheel moves is a lot more aggressive. More on-off and less modulation than a front Hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 My hope trial is currently running on a newish (but bedded in) 180mm wavy disc so maybe some new pads may make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Not exactly related but I prefer having a front disc as you have a means of a silent brake, not only that but when going down a hill dragging your rear brake if its a hs33 the pads wear if dragged on a grind but a disc wouldnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) That's what's putting me off as I live in a hilly town so its always downhill to go home! Edited November 21, 2010 by isitafox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 get ready to do a lot of walking then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 That's what's putting me off as I live in a hilly town so its always downhill to go home! do it, i had the same problem as you. now running a 05 maggie with braided cross over and LGM's and its immense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.price Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 noob question... what does "modulation" mean? sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Stick with front disk, lean over front more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 noob question... what does "modulation" mean? sorry Means you can put as much or as little power down as you want whereas with no modulation the brake would either stop dead or do nothing, if you get what I mean?! Think I'll hang on till I get my new frame and see how I feel. I don't mind swapping my disc only forks for some disc and maggie ones if it means I've got the option in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I've been from HS33 to front Vee. I found with the HS33 that it was either on or off (but obviously it's all dependent on brake pads, grind, set up and all that shizzle) My front vee, avid SD7 arms, with red plazmatic style pads on the lightest of grinds gives me great modulation though. It just feels perfect with amazing hold, not that much bite but it's not what I was aiming for on the front. However it's really noisy, even on such a light grind (literally almost smooth), really high pitched squeek which gets quite annoying. The upside is I can make a two tone almost police siren with the highpitched on front and low pitched noise on the rear! win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filo Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 with HS33 you just need to learn to modulate it,i love my front HS33 and really cant ride disc any more. the little effort to full lock is so rewarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph82 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 If you do wanna swap i've got a 203 bb7 with post mount adaptor and xt lever if your interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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