Onza boy 2010 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 just got a onza pro and dont really know if i should keep it disc or put a magura on the back? any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz96 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Use the search bar, theyre has been so many topics like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop_Guy Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 In any case you have to know if you want to grind your wheel or not. Maguras are great and have fantastic stopping power but come at the cost of grinding your wheel not to mention once they have a grind they are no longer able to feather like a disk brake would. disk also has great power but if it mechanical it could slip they don't always bind up super tight like a magura would. it;s really a power decision over a feathering decision. if you want brakes you can feather get disk brakes that lock and bite super hard maguras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 You know you don't 'have' to grind your rim to run a maggy. Infact, there are a few pads then work better on smooth rims imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop_Guy Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 You know you don't 'have' to grind your rim to run a maggy. Infact, there are a few pads then work better on smooth rims imo. very true but depending on the over all weather conditions you ride in, ie - wet, muddy,lots of moist areas you may find that breaking power is greatly reduced due to some of these conditions where the grind would be fantastic. It's really a rider preference. But I 100% agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PebbleWrestler Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 i almost killed myself riding rim brakes without a grind. the pads were made for smooth rims as well. ever since then there is never even a question. if i even suspect im losing a bit of bite, i grind. i dont understand how other beginners can start riding with rear or even front disc. maybe im just that sloppy, but i bash my bike to shit and i cant imagine having to worry about a rotor near the spokes. im sure the modulation is nice for gaps to front though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Gee.123 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 i almost killed myself riding rim brakes without a grind. That made me piss. Yeah disc brake's in my opinion dont cut it for trials, unless your riding in a muddy natural enviorment with bad weather the majority of the time, rim brakes all the way, for the sake of your back, teeth and tail bone anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paterson Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 i prefer a front disc rear magura set up nice having a good progressive feel to the front brake allows for better control never let me down yet for the rear use i use standard magura pads (red ones) with tar and heavy grind but will upgrade the pads in near future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksnell95 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 i personally prefer magura rim brakes becasue there lighter and personally i think they look nicer but on my old bike i had front disc and that was better than my back magura and it was only a cable disc but its probally personal preference more than anything but a trick i have found for magura rim brakes is if you cant grind your rim go to asda or any other store buy some cheap hairsray spin your wheel spray it on the rim leave for like 5 or 10 mins and your rim is then sticky also this is a great way to make grips stick just spray hairsray inside it slide them on and leave until the hairspray drys hope this helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George6512 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I think you should go for duel disk because since ive used my mates neon with duel hope techs its amazing and its made me want duel disk so bad.My next frame im getting will have disk mounts on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) I personally prefer magura rim brakes because they're lighter and I personally think they look nicer. However on my old bike I had a front disc and that was better than my back magura, it was only a cable disc as well. It's probably personal preference more than anything but a trick i have found for magura rim brakes is if you cant grind your rim, go to Asda or any other store, buy some cheap hairspray, spin your wheel spray it on the rim. Leave for like 5 or 10 minutes and your rim is then sticky. Also this is a great way to make grips stick, just spray hairspray inside it, slide them on and leave until the hairspray dries hope this helped First of all, this is how your post should have been written. Secondly writing 'hope this helped' is not going to get you validated, especially if you don't use punctuation or spell things properly. Also as for the original question; if you have only just got the bike, ride it until the pads bed in, then keep riding it and only then decide if you think you need to change. Honestly it depends on your style and ability as well as your weight, setup and the type of stuff you like to ride. Edited January 22, 2011 by sstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksnell95 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 First of all, this is how your post should have been written. Secondly writing 'hope this helped' is not going to get you validated, especially if you don't use punctuation or spell things properly. Also as for the original question; if you have only just got the bike, ride it until the pads bed in, then keep riding it and only then decide if you think you need to change. Honestly it depends on your style and ability as well as your weight, setup and the type of stuff you like to ride. i have ridden trials before buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 i have ridden trials before buddy I'm sorry? What does that have to do with your inability to write in proper English with the use of punctuation and correct spelling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksnell95 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 I'm sorry? What does that have to do with your inability to write in proper English with the use of punctuation and correct spelling? there was like a few words not spelled perfectly i still think people can read there not stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 there were only a few words spelled imperfectly, I still think people can read it, they're not stupid. While people reading may not be stupid, other people do seem to be. Does it take any longer to stick the occasional comma or full stop in, or to use the correct word? Or would you prefer to start moaning in a few months when you still have not been validated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksnell95 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 to be honest i dont really mind how long it takes to get validated cos im not some nerd like you who sits on here everyday getting like over 1000 posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 to be honest i dont really mind how long it takes to get validated cos im not some nerd like you who sits on here everyday getting like over 1000 posts That's fine then, enjoy your stay in NMC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 That's fine then, enjoy your stay in NMC. But so true.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) Back on topic don't use hair spay get a can of monty brake spray or just use tar brake spray Edited January 23, 2011 by bike_dummie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben.g Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I've always rode with a maggie on the rear. I like the 'on' - 'off' of them. Used to run a front disc which was good for feathering which has already been stated above but just have a maggie now and it does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-bonham@hotmail.com Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 While people reading may not be stupid, other people do seem to be. Does it take any longer to stick the occasional comma or full stop in, or to use the correct word? Or would you prefer to start moaning in a few months when you still have not been validated. I usually overlook people commenting on spelling.... But you sir are a full on douchbag! So what if some posts aren't perfectly punctuated, it makes no differance to what they are saying. (on topic) I've allways used a maggie on back with a grind, and a disc up front. i've been riding about 6 years now..... and has allways worked well for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I usually overlook people commenting on spelling.... But you sir are a full on douchbag! So what if some posts aren't perfectly punctuated, it makes no differance to what they are saying. (on topic) I've allways used a maggie on back with a grind, and a disc up front. i've been riding about 6 years now..... and has allways worked well for me. While I do not deny that I am in fact a douchebag, I must say that I never said posts have to be perfect. If someone misspells something or does not use capitals or misses a little punctuation I normally do not care at all. It is when it makes reading posts that much harder that it annoys me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop_Guy Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Both of you grow up and stop bickering. Honestly talk about trials or be useful, or say nothing at all. I'm tired of reading your shenanigans. new and useful rule if you have nothing useful to say, don't say nothing at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-bonham@hotmail.com Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I usually overlook people commenting on spelling.... But you sir are a full on douchbag! So what if some posts aren't perfectly punctuated, it makes no differance to what they are saying. (on topic) I've allways used a maggie on back with a grind, and a disc up front. i've been riding about 6 years now..... and has allways worked well for me. I'll have you know my post was slightly constructive to the topic...... was there any need for your post? which was not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop_Guy Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) I'll have you know my post was slightly constructive to the topic...... was there any need for your post? which was not. It was clearly stating that you don't need to argue over his spelling, or his grammar. If he read the rules he will know getting validated depends upon proper use of the English language and being useful. All you to did was argue over who's right and who's wrong. My comment wasn't needed your right. It wasn't constructive but I keep getting notices that someone has commented on the thread and I come to see all the bickering. Like I said if your not going to be useful Don't type it's simple click your mouse and leave the page. For one to talk an ellipse has one three dots... for example we can correct you also. just drop it and take it for what ti was I don't want to read anymore about who's right who's wrong. life's to short go ride your bike. Edited January 29, 2011 by Shop_Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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