kaybs41282 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hi guys, I've only got a lightish sharp grind which I'll probably let die and not grind too often. Which CNC backed Maggy pads would be best? I'm using a 4 bolt booster. I'm after serious bite, serious hold and a huuuuge honk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hi guys, I've only got a lightish sharp grind which I'll probably let die and not grind too often. Which CNC backed Maggy pads would be best? I'm using a 4 bolt booster. I'm after serious bite, serious hold and a huuuuge honk! Heatsink yellows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 LGMs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Sometimes I wonder why this forum even has a pad review thread... My vote, heatsink yellows. Faultless for me, but not for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Trialtechs... there boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaybs41282 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) Sometimes I wonder why this forum even has a pad review thread... My vote, heatsink yellows. Faultless for me, but not for everyone. I'll combat your unnecessary sarcastic comment with the following: 1) read the pad review extensively without a conclusive outcome 2) posted the exact same thing on the pad review 3) thanks for your suggestion, why aren't they for everyone? Edited October 14, 2011 by kaybs41282 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 The reason there's no conclusive outcome is because there's not a conclusive answer. For example, I've found LGMs to be the f**king boss on all of my brakes (on my mod and my stock). Nice grind, good setup, nice bleed, perfect every time. However, there are people who just don't seem to get on with them. There's a shitload of things that affect how your brake works and feels, and because of that you're never going to get a level playing field. That said: LGMs are f**king boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaybs41282 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) Running them now so i'm at an advantage. Thanks for an educated, non patronising, logical answer Edited October 14, 2011 by kaybs41282 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 D'you mean you've already got LGMs? If so, as a wildcard answer - you could try some Trialtech pads and put the material in your TNN backings. Stan and Cap are running that setup now and it's really good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 right, i see these topics everyday everyones going to say a different thing the only way your gunna know is by trying a set of pads out yourself, im running lgm's front and back and they are THE best pads iv used in 6 years iv been riding, not having a go like but its just the same thing all the time with these kinds of questions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaybs41282 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Yeah CNC backed LGMs just thought there maybe something better for my grind but they seem to be coming up trumps but also heard good things about heatsink yellows and blues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 The reason there's no conclusive outcome is because there's not a conclusive answer. For example, I've found LGMs to be the f**king boss on all of my brakes (on my mod and my stock). I used to grind my rim like an animal so mine did not work so well unless mark ground my rim (he has the special touch) D'you mean you've already got LGMs? If so, as a wildcard answer - you could try some Trialtech pads and put the material in your TNN backings. Stan and Cap are running that setup now and it's really good Indeed I am and loving it. The trialtechs would take some "slight" modification to get them to fit in the tnn backings but they do work so well in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Beleays. end of story. mine are epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 There's not been much about PhatPads on the forum much this year, on account of not having them stocked at TB, and with me being out the scene at Uni, but they've been around and popular for over 5 years now. There's still many riders using them all over the world on grinds or smooth and in the wet & dry. PhatPads are also only £20 via the website too, so with the CNC PhatMag backings and the best all-round pad material, seems a winning combo in my eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I bounce between LGM's and HS yellows in CNC backings. Currently got the LGM's on the front and heatsinks on the rear and finding it to be an awesome combo, did have the LGM's on the rear when I first got them but personally found that unless the grind was pretty fresh they didn't hold so well though when the grind's good they were decidedly epic. I might go for a HS/LGM combo front and rear by having one of each pad, that could be interesting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 There's not been much about PhatPads on the forum much this year, on account of not having them stocked at TB, and with me being out the scene at Uni, but they've been around and popular for over 5 years now. There's still many riders using them all over the world on grinds or smooth and in the wet & dry. PhatPads are also only £20 via the website too, so with the CNC PhatMag backings and the best all-round pad material, seems a winning combo in my eyes! Here here, been running phats for over 2 and half years and won't change back, work in all weathers, also to add to what mike said they have slimest backings out so more room for small adjustment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaybs41282 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 I thought phatpads relied on a harsh grind? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 They certainly work best on a proper grind, that's for sure. They give the best hold that way (including in wet and muddy conditions - more so than any other pad), and if it's bite you're after then these may not be the pads for you. If it's confidence, hold and an amazing wear life you're after, then a booster, a long lever blade, and a decent grind - then I believe you'd be pushed to find better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'scoolfool Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 can i hijack your thread for a sec i didnt want to sart a whole thread on this i'm running a mavic ex721 with red magura pads and have been told on more than one occacion i need to get some decent pads, but they all seem to be for grinded rims and its not exactly a big braking surface on the 721 compared to trials specific rims and i dont think even £30 ones would make a damn bit of difference with my setup am i wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 The pads will certainly make a difference; aluminium backings alone mean there's less flex and instantly more power/hold in the brake. A better compound will also mean plenty more bite and power too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I am still on the same pair of TNN LGM pads I put on last year, still very happy with them. They have the most hold of any Magura pad I have tried that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 TNN Lgms are awesome pads. Mine are ace. Medium sharp grind. Bite, Hold and loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'scoolfool Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 thats mike, well if i go for a cnc backing that eliminaes alot and makes it slighty easier lol as i use my wheel on my xc bike too im not grinding and dont want to make a racket, if anyone has used either of these on an ungrinded rim your thoughts please? Rockman Blues http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/hs33_brake_pads/rockman_cnc_blues/c4p11090.html Heatsink Yellows http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/hs33_brake_pads/heatsink_cnc_yellows/c4p11544.html Heatsink Blues http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/hs33_brake_pads/heatsink_cnc_blues/c4p11634.html TNN LGM's http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/hs33_brake_pads/tnn_engineering_lgm/c4p10892.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Got LGMs on the front and Trialtech on the back and they are both amazing! so if your after CNC get LGMs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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