SCOTTY___ Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Evening peepz. I have some Tensile Offset Magura mounts front & rear on my mod (They came as standard). Now in all fairness they are pretty shite. Been attempting to get some " Up to Front " moves, but every attempt that is fairly close or successfull just seems to end in the Magura cylinders moving like a bitch, brake jamming on etcetc. The clamps are tight ( Like f**king tight ) and the plastic shims are in the correct place (Slit in empty space etc etc) but they still move. Rear ones the same but dont move as often. Afew of my friends have had simular issues when using these. Now im tempted to just buy some old fashioned Magura HS33 clamps.. but i would really prefer the clamps in black, the Magura clamps in black are like rocking horse shit. Im looking at the Echo TR clamps in black, anybody had much use of these? Any good? Or should i just go with the silver old school magura ones? Im only 13st 5lb & 5ft 11" so im not stupidly large. Cheers chaps. Craig EDIT: Forgot to say i will be using TNN ADM CNC Backed pads, with the Echo clamps ( Using that auto setup rubbish ) effect how my pads are already wearing.. cos if i do say so myself, there pretty much perfectly square. Edited June 12, 2013 by SCOTTY___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinfor Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I like the TR clamps. Nice and easy to set up, but make sure your mounts are flat (im sure theres a fancy word for it, but I dont know it) If you go for clamps that require washers I would recomend getting the Echo split ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 If they are square then you'll have no problems with the TR's, if you really want black standard magura clamps however just get them anodised black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlly21 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I would go for standard magura mounts. With Echo metal washers. Used Echo TR with a 2011 Magura and had similar problems to yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTTY___ Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I like the TR clamps. Nice and easy to set up, but make sure your mounts are flat (im sure theres a fancy word for it, but I dont know it) If you go for clamps that require washers I would recomend getting the Echo split ones. Do you mean faced? So.. whats the trick to check / make sure before fitting? The bike is pretty just over 2months old and has only ever had these Tensile mounts fitted If they are square then you'll have no problems with the TR's, if you really want black standard magura clamps however just get them anodised black. That is a possibility. However, how much do you think anodising would cost? Could be more cost effective to just get the black echo clamps? Any tips for people who do annodising? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'd imagine it wouldn't be much at all, easily less than a tenner with postage in. Chuck an email over to Steve the anodiser stevebarry1978@googlemail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Chantrey Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Personally I prefer washerless due to their pure ease! TNN have a video to help you make sure your Magura mounts are square; for when using any washerless clamps Edited June 12, 2013 by Anthony Chantrey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mysterious leemur Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Magura clamps with metal washers , TNN or Echo TR clamps are all winners in my experience. My tensile clamps snapped in half! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 To sort your problem short term, try filing the little tabs down at the end if each top clamp if they have them to allow them to squeeze tighter I'd wholeheartedly recommend echo tr but spend 10miba facing your frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I'd go for TNN's. My TR clamps are okay but they lack decent vertical adjustment I think. Mine have been a tad shite clamping wise too. My bro's TNN's have masses of adjustment, are silly stiff and clamp the slave solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieWilliams Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Go for The 2013 Tnn Ones if you want washerless clamps best clamps there are, if not then standard magura clamps with metal washers but you will have to file one of the lips of the top clamp works pretty good. Hope this helps Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Get metal washers or get 2013 tnn ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I run 2 bottom clamps from the standard magura set. Washerless and works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Ive been running the echo and tnn ones in my rigs I think the tnn ones are better although they deform and want to stay in the place you install them permanently so be sure your pleased with the set up. Cant fault my echo ones really though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 If you've got the older TNN clamps, the 2013s should be a bit more resistant to that as they've been beefed up a bit. Still not much use if he wants black clamps, but thought I'd mention that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTTY___ Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 If you've got the older TNN clamps, the 2013s should be a bit more resistant to that as they've been beefed up a bit. Still not much use if he wants black clamps, but thought I'd mention that What do the guys at Tarty recommend? Colour aside :b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I'd usually just go for the standard Magura clamps and some alloy washers really, always did the trick for me. A bit fiddlier to set up initially, but once they're in place it's all good really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 standard Magura clamps and some alloy washers Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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