Luke Dunstan Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I'm using a booster on my HS33 at the moment, I know that it gives me better hold than without. But if I were to take it off, what differences does it make to the bite? HS33. Echo 2011 24" frame. Trialtech carbon booster. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaym018 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 In my opinion boosters generally make maguras better! Always, hold, bite. everything! Leave it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Less, because you flex the frame outwards, so all the power isnt being directed onto the rim, but you get more hold and higher chance of snapping frames on the mounts without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Forgive my complete ignorance, having never run one, but are they permanent fixtures? Take it off and try, first hand knowledge > second hand knowledge, at least with things like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Forgive my complete ignorance, having never run one, but are they permanent fixtures? Take it off and try, first hand knowledge > second hand knowledge, at least with things like this... Because I'm at work without my bike, Just getting some opinions before I try it really. But you're right, first hand on this sort of thing is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Personally I wouldn't, can see running it without a booster for any period of time could cause cracks. Booster will increase hold, may decrease bite and noise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Booster will increase hold, may decrease bite and noise. People will say fitting a booster makes the brake 'worse' - but it's usually down to setup or decrease in noise (and therefore perceived reduction in performance). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlperkins Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 plus a booster should protect your crossover a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I agree with Adam. I fitted a TNN setup to my old 07 Python (with built in brake booster) as it didn't fit my because so I had to steal the mounts off the Zoo, the brake had started to fade terribly as my poor grind had all but worn away. Once the booster and clamps were on though the brake was immense, was as if I'd just stuck a nice fresh grind on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Cheers for the input guys. Advice taken, booster stays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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