williams Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Yo! So my magura has now died (R.I.P ) and I need a REAR new brake. I'm basically quite tired off setting up maguras etc. I could live with V-brakes though since im a pro setting them up. For the moment I have the option to either go to a rear disc, in that case a shimano saints or something from shimano really as I get them free from my sponsor. Or I could go to v-brakes (note that I have 4 bolt mounts so I need adaptors.) also get them free. What would you choose? I haven't tried the saints or spoken to anyone who has them on the rear so would be great to know! I would deffo choose some good pads,grind the rim and get good parts for my v-brake if I'm getting it. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Saints for free? That doesn't require any thought! ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) Why ask us if you should get a FREE brake or not? Edit: No offence to you man, but your riding isn't exactly spectacular compared to some, it's beginner level so I don't see how you got a sponsor and a few guys I know who've ridden 5+ years and can go big don't get a sponsor... How do you do it? Haha Edited August 5, 2012 by JMCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Go for the saints mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Why ask us if you should get a FREE brake or not? Edit: No offence to you man, but your riding isn't exactly spectacular compared to some, it's beginner level so I don't see how you got a sponsor and a few guys I know who've ridden 5+ years and can go big don't get a sponsor... How do you do it? Haha Because I wan't to know if it does the Job. Thought that where obvious in the post I made. Well, You do know sponsoring isn't really about being the best rider. Its about reprensating a company and making some advertising for them. One big reason I make alot of videos. And Sweden is a small country (riders wise) so by sponsoring the guy who probably rides most in Stockholm they do get out their company quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) Because I wan't to know if it does the Job. Thought that where obvious in the post I made. Well, You do know sponsoring isn't really about being the best rider. Its about reprensating a company and making some advertising for them. One big reason I make alot of videos. And Sweden is a small country (riders wise) so by sponsoring the guy who probably rides most in Stockholm they do get out their company quite well. Considering the amount of posts I've seen saying saints are the best, I thought it would have been obvious. Unless you don't browse the forum much. True. But having a top level rider would attract waaaaay more attention to any company they'd represent, must suck not having many riders. Come live in England Edited August 6, 2012 by JMCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Considering the amount of posts I've seen saying saints are the best, I thought it would have been obvious. Unless you don't browse the forum much. True. But having a top level rider would attract waaaaay more attention to any company they'd represent, must suck not having many riders. Come live in England I actually haven't seen a post where someone mention anything about saints. And no I don't browse the forum that much. Yes you deffo have a point haha yeah that sucks, Think Stockholm have 11 active riders or less. I like England, and liked My 3 weeks there this summer, you have spots EVERYWHERE, but the weather sucks and so does the food hehe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Trials Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Come to Scotland next time, we know good food 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 so does the food hehe We have cheerios!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 We have cheerios!! Hahah, we to! But you do have skittles though.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hey Man, I'd definitely go for a Saint front and rear if your sponsor can sort you out. They are thee best disc brake Ive ever had the pleasure to try. Ive tried them on a few bikes too; 24" street and TGS and 26" - and they've even been set up by noobs and felt great Trying to modulate them is the hardest part as the servo wave kicks in pretty quick and bites harshly! (not a bad thing at all, in fact, one of its qualities) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I concur with Ross...get the saints. I have them front and rear and havent felt a better brake at all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) Hey Man, I'd definitely go for a Saint front and rear if your sponsor can sort you out. They are thee best disc brake Ive ever had the pleasure to try. Ive tried them on a few bikes too; 24" street and TGS and 26" - and they've even been set up by noobs and felt great Trying to modulate them is the hardest part as the servo wave kicks in pretty quick and bites harshly! (not a bad thing at all, in fact, one of its qualities) Thank's mate, this is what I wanted to hear. Reagrding the modulation, I it doesn't really bother me since I'm used to maguras with harsh grinds and no modulation at all haha Cool will have them a go then, just need a new rear wheel. Edited August 6, 2012 by williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Hahah, we to! But you do have skittles though.. Not to go OT but you should try the crazy core skittles they are amazing!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 the new 2013 saints look even better imo deffinitly get them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 the new 2013 saints look even better imo deffinitly get them Will try to get them then! Just are going to try some v-brakes on for now, since I get a new rear rim with disc hub, and brakes not soon enough;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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