Inspired Dave Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Hey guys, Bit of research needs to be done (Y). This is for 20" only riders please. If you could have any front brake, what would it be? I dont really need to know which model Hope you'd choose if you were after a disc brake, just whether it'd be a front V, HS33 or disc brake in general. Thanks for your help, hopefully an accurate poll will benefit you guys in the near future! Ta, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Im a full on beast so I use an un-nessasary 180mm Mono Mini, stops like a good-un! I did run V-Brakes and I've tied Magura's, Maggies for the hassle dont seem worth it to me I'd rather have a nice V-Brake upfront.. but then again my Disk's got way more stopping power than any Vee I've tried and has the feel so you can nose manual for ages aswell and roll about the front wheel comfatably (Y) So Disk for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 My disk started off very well, and was working brilliantly, then it slowly got worse, so i went back to a maggie on the front, which i now much prefer, as it is a bit more consistant than my disk. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb88 Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Disc brake for me - Love the feel and power of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 disks all the way geeze!! always been reliable for me!!!!! Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Magura marta 185-205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Have a Magura on front now with 1 heasink A pad and 1 Plazmatic pad. Brake is a bit good :- (Y) Has a nice squeak from Plazzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_Buchanan Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 DISK! (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Disc, nothing can beat the amazing power of an Avid of a old school hope mini. Just get your self a nice wheel build and your off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_scott Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 disk is mega! but i still like mi hs33. Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Disk would be the best, better braking power and easy to take the front wheel off for transport too. If only I could afford one. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexxx Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 I love my Avid SD7 upright but its a bit spongey due to having them on four bolt mounts as i can't seem to find any decent mod forks with v-mounts on. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondy Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 (edited) HS33 id choose, for the price easy to set up etc, but you cant really beat a disc for power (Y) Edited January 17, 2005 by Bondy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChai Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 i used to say i will never use disk due to me hitting it for whatever reason, but when i tested one out.. they have to be the best (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 I would say 90% of people would have a disk, if they didnt have to pay, and had the corect forks and hub. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 i like my disk brake (avid mech) but i think some people fine they hit disks very often when sidehopping to pedal. i sidehop to crank so i'll be fine (Y) Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 I can't afford to get a disc, then get a new front hub, then get the wheel build, so I stick with my Magura HS33 up front. Used to be a "V's all round" sorta person, but Maguras have got a shitload of hold. Pad-wise, I'm running 1 Plaz CRM and 1 Koolstop red 'cos it's all I had to hand. However, the CRM's about 1mm thick at it's thickest point, so I'm a bit rogered now. Still locks and stops me a good 'un though, so can't really complain. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Mavuura HS33.. Monkey bikes have Monkey wheels, and I'd end up killing the disc on rocks. Also, as mods have no mech hangers etc, not having a front disc means risk-free sidehopping/skinny riding... Wahey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hardman Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 disc every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 I have a mono mini sitting around and when I get around to it im gonna get some new forks and wheel to put it on as my vee brake is terrible compared to a disks pinky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 magura. cant be doing with the hassle of a disk:catching the rotor,heating up,cooling down. ill stick to me magura for now (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Dale Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 If it works stay with it myself if i could get a disc i would just for the "pimping" look of them which is why i think most people get them my magura works fine so no need to change if it locks and hold and has the modulation that you like from the brake why switch?? (Y) Nick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Some people just havent had a nicely set-up disk brake :( Otherwise they would all be replying Disk :blink:" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Dont even have to have a nicely set up disc on a mod, 180 Mono Minis are poop on stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymptride Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 I just voted disk, but i have know idea at all why i done that! I dont really like disk brakes at all, i absolutley love my maggies with the yellow koxx bloxx they are mental, and i reckon they giv a real good feel! Tom :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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