sandeeebeach219 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Hey My magura hs33 lever has broke again, so i think its time to change brakes. I like the look of the Echo TR 2011, but would really like some opinions on it. Also, i could go for the new magura hs33 (2011) but again, would like some opinions/reviews. Any other suggestions would be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John - Hynes Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 (edited) You're doing something wrong somewhere if you're breaking magura levers frequently. Edited December 7, 2010 by Ben John - Hynes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 What broke on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandeeebeach219 Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 What broke on it? To be honest i didnt post this topic to tell you how i broke my lever, i just wanted a little advice on a new brake. But i came off a 1 foot high wall and it just cracked and snapped off, and not long ago the clamp snapped randomly. Now, new brake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 To be honest i didnt post this topic to tell you how i broke my lever, i just wanted a little advice on a new brake. But i came off a 1 foot high wall and it just cracked and snapped off, and not long ago the clamp snapped randomly. Now, new brake? Stop getting so shirty... Woody was only asking, because if you broke it from doing something retarded a new brake wouldn't cure this. To that end I'd say source an 04 magura, but that's just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandeeebeach219 Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Stop getting so shirty... Woody was only asking, because if you broke it from doing something retarded a new brake wouldn't cure this. To that end I'd say source an 04 magura, but that's just my 2 cents I dont break my levers intentionally, just to clarify. But i dont think i'd be able to find an 04 lever would i? or is there somewhere that still sells them. Any other suggestions aswell? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John - Hynes Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Any other suggestions aswell? Don't do the clamp up so tight. It won't "randomly" just snap, and when you land on/hit the lever it'll move and not break. Problem solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandeeebeach219 Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Don't do the clamp up so tight. It won't "randomly" just snap, and when you land on/hit the lever it'll move and not break. Problem solved Yes problem solved when it hasnt already broken.....but it has. Please, i only asked for some suggestions on buying a new brake, can we not just stick to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy83 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Yes problem solved when it hasnt already broken.....but it has. Please, i only asked for some suggestions on buying a new brake, can we not just stick to that? ive been running the 2011maguras about a month now,didnt like them to start with but after riding them for a few hours i preffered them over 2010. i found they have some slight give when you pull them making modulating the brake easier as my 2010 were so solid when pulled it was either on or off.Also after doing a comp on them couple weeks ago it wasnt till afterwards i realised i got no arm pump at all which was nice as old ones gave me loads even with water bleed. i would really recommend the 2011mags lovely feeling a look that grows on you,lever blade feels nicer on a 4finger.but i never had echo brakes so cant compare the two against each other as i always found magura absolutely fine and never had any problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandeeebeach219 Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 ive been running the 2011maguras about a month now,didnt like them to start with but after riding them for a few hours i preffered them over 2010. i found they have some slight give when you pull them making modulating the brake easier as my 2010 were so solid when pulled it was either on or off.Also after doing a comp on them couple weeks ago it wasnt till afterwards i realised i got no arm pump at all which was nice as old ones gave me loads even with water bleed. i would really recommend the 2011mags lovely feeling a look that grows on you,lever blade feels nicer on a 4finger.but i never had echo brakes so cant compare the two against each other as i always found magura absolutely fine and never had any problems at all. Sounds good mate, cheers for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John - Hynes Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Please, i only asked for some suggestions on buying a new brake, can we not just stick to that? Yeah, we gave you some you clown. A magura is better in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4stars Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 (edited) Yes problem solved when it hasnt already broken.....but it has. Please, i only asked for some suggestions on buying a new brake, can we not just stick to that? best take some advice so you dont balls up your new brake.... if youre not bothered about breaking further brakes...by all means, ignore it - somewhat contradicts the point of the topic though nothing wrong with a magura, probably why alot of the worlds top riders, and the majority of the trials community use them with no issue whatsoever....confuses me how so many basic riders seem to know more than the 'experts' Edited December 7, 2010 by chris4stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bella Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 i also have a 2011 mag and its great dont know about the echo ones neil and others have leaked but iv never had one think they might have been 2010 echo ones though I Vote Mag all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Get a new lever instead of a whole brake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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