matt rushton Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Hi I was thinking of getting a new brake for the front of my bike. Anybody got any suggestions. I've heard avids are good but i've never rode a bike with one on please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bite me Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 dude the past year i have been running a hope mini on my koxx (until i broke my frame lol) and it is ABSOLUTELY amazing it rocks i've ridden julies and everything but i cant go wrong with my mini its just so smooth as long as i've changed the pads from the spec ones its all good but even the spec ones aren't that bad. but its deffinaltey the best for the front, mainly because it dosen't grab instantly unless u want it to its smooth and controllable to do a wheel switch and keep rolling, never will i get anything else for the front unless i find a better disk (i love the look lol i man how sad is that) and it means i can get my new rim with the side drills as i don't land on the front wheel it doesn't need 2 be strong so i can get the lightest possible lol but in all u should have a go on different ones and you'll know what you prefer, if u come riding in southampton next saturday on the large ride ill let u have a buzz on mine (maybe new t comp or maybe still my koxx until i can afford the gu)hope that helped but u know its personal preferencegood luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_PRO Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I would say get either Hope or Hayes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I have got a hope mini aswell and I am really impressed with it. When it locks, IT LOCKS . It works much better than any other front breaks I have used exept my mates hope mono which I find works too well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<PACE> Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 The best one is the hope try-all with try-all imprinted all around the rotor. But they are £150 so its up to you and how much money you want to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris222pher Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 when you say mono mini do you mean the mini or the mono trial?cheerschris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurston Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 when you say mono mini do you mean the mini or the mono trial?cheerschrisNo he means mono mini, i had one a while back but didn't like it so i got a Louise instead, best decision i ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerboysam1 Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I've got a Louise but just broke the piston, so I am thinking the same question as you.Most people recommended the Avid Mechanical BB7 to me, so when I have the money, I think I will go for that.Hope I Helped,Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Oliver Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I would say Hope mono trial, i haven't used anything else apart from maggiesbut after using the hope why look anywere else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I would say get either Hope or HayesCan i just say something here. It's completly off topic, but it's annoying to see New Members complain at the system, then don't use the system properly.Spelling and typing properly is all well and good, but if that well written, class A english doesn't in any way help anyone, you might as well have written an informed post in text talk.If you want to get validated, back up your opinion. Why do you say either Hope or Hayes, why do you not say any others, what Hope, what Hayes.Expand. Inform. Help. Help others to help yourself.Completly off topic, sorry, but heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I've got a Louise but just broke the piston, so I am thinking the same question as you.Most people recommended the Avid Mechanical BB7 to me, so when I have the money, I think I will go for that.Hope I Helped,Sam Thats what i thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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