JohnE Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hi all, I've been wanting to have a stab at some trials and bought this old Onza T-pro for 50 quid last summer, it's a bit creaky but otherwise solid... except the rear brake lever is broken, I figured I could get a replacement fairly cheaply and easily. 6 months later and it's still only got a front brake. If anybody has any good thoughts on where I can get an old (pre 2005 I think) hs33 rear master cylinder cheap I'm all ears! But anyway, what with not having enough brakes to go round I've not really gone used it much and am wondering does anybody ride around Manchester? I'm moving there in Feb and I'm in two minds about whether to sell the bike as I don't really have room for it at my new place. However if I could find some people to ride with I think I might be more likely to actually get out on it, and maybe even cough up the cash for a second brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Firstly there's quite a few riders in Manc and you've got good connections to go to Sheffield, Leeds, Blackpool, etc so weel worth having a bike handy. Secondly, what do you mean by the master cylinder? If the lever is knackered any replacement lever from www.tartybikes.co.uk will do the job just give them a ring and they'll sort you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Firstly there's quite a few riders in Manc and you've got good connections to go to Sheffield, Leeds, Blackpool, etc so weel worth having a bike handy. Secondly, what do you mean by the master cylinder? If the lever is knackered any replacement lever from www.tartybikes.co.uk will do the job just give them a ring and they'll sort you out. This I had practically the same thing typed out just then XD If you don't want to go through tartybikes, then ebay, or there'll be some knocking around on here.. But tarty will always help 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I've looked at TartyBikes before and they have this http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/rim_brake/magura_hs33_complete_lever_2005/c557p329.html but that's a newer model than what I've got and I wasn't sure whether it would be compatible... Plus it costs almost as much as the bike did. But to be fair that's what I get for making stupid impulse purchases I suppose! Will give them a call tomorrow. I'll hang on to it for a bit anyway. Is anyone planning any sessions that I could tag along on any time soon? If not where can I find good practice spots in Manc? I'm going to be living in Cadishead to the west but don't mind driving a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 There's a lot to play on round the back of the War Museum at Salford Quays so I'd advise that, otherwise it's odd bits spread around the city centre like behind the Triangle and some red brick walls around Deansgate. As for the Magura, any lever will do the job as a replacement, take a look in the For Sale and you'll easily be able to pick something up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Thanks for the help, managed to find one cheapish so hopefully when that turns up it'll go on without much trouble. I'm pretty much a complete beginner, but I can trackstand well enough for mtb purposes, i.e. waiting for people to open gates, but it's not really cutting it for trials so that's what I'm concentrating on at the moment. Since I've not got a back brake anyway I've been practising either with just the front brake or both brakes off which got me wondering whether there's an advantage to getting used to doing it without using brakes? My thinking is that since balance is pretty damned crucial that learning to rely on the brakes to stop myself pedalling forward in trackstands might be a bad habit to get into, any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 You'll probably find it easier without brakes, just find a shallow slope and put pressure on the pedals to hold you steady. I advise this to everyone who comes on here but it's well worth picking up a copy of Tricks And Stunts off amazon or ebay on dvd. Might be old now but everything in it still applies and it's a good laugh to watch as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Duly noted, my very own copy is ordered and on it's way! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregMay Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Erm...I too am a n00b in Manchester. I figure 33 ain't to you to start trials is it? XC rider who figures he could do with some new skills. SImilar boat with a cheap Onza on a budget. Happy to get into something new! If you fancy someone else to feel like you have zero skills and ability with I'd be happy to join you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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