Michael Hardman Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Its been along time since Ive had a brake and Im out of touch with the V brake ads on the market.I used to run Plazmatic V-Flys but is there anything else worth getting outt here.Ive seen Tthe Heatsink Coust V Brake pads but would the lastic or cnc's backing be better.Im stuck on what to get for my BMX, I need somethignt hat will lock with little effort on my smooth black rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 There is like a handfull of people on here that ride BMX, and even less that actually have the knowledge to answer that properly with good advice based on real life experiences. Have you not thought to visit a BMX forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Quinn Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 There is like a handfull of people on here that ride BMX, and even less that actually have the knowledge to answer that properly with good advice based on real life experiences. Have you not thought to visit a BMX forum? BMXers who have never been trials riders tend to use rubbish pads though i've found. I tried the heatsink honigs in V, were real nice but not really as much modulation as i would have wanted and did funny things to my chrome, you're running black rims though so could try them if you want an instant lock. I'm now using V Fly's and although there's not quite as much lock as the heatsinks i prefer them so far.Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted February 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 There is like a handfull of people on here that ride BMX, and even less that actually have the knowledge to answer that properly with good advice based on real life experiences. Have you not thought to visit a BMX forum? Yes I thought of that then remebered BMXers tend to think Koolstops are the bess's kness and dont have a clue about trials specific pads.I want a grabby brake for abbucas and fufanus everything else Ive got used to brakeless. I will only use the brake when I really have to, either the above moves or stopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 oki feel qualified to answer this. i have used heatsink blues and reds in v backings, also v flies. v flies give much more modulation and dont seam to be as powerfull. the heatsinks grabbed and held on everything, even on a grubby black rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Yes I thought of that then remebered BMXers tend to think Koolstops are the bess's kness and dont have a clue about trials specific pads. Too true. some bmxers I know biked over to my village, to use our 'skatepark' and one of them was using Kool Stopps on a chrome Supra E rim, with a fly brake, Worked really well actually, squealed as much as my Plaz, but still locked! Ever thought of the Plaz CRV's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 I'm currently running clear V-pads like those shown on Tartybikes , but branded as Barradine . Grippy as hell , but I'm waiting for Bongo to reply ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Clark Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Bongo uses Spanish Fly's as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desire68 Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Michael,I feel qualified to answer here as i went through this two weeks ago.I know Mason who owns Custom Riders and so i feel his advice can be taken as very good advice.He recommended the Odyssey 1x4 for my chrome rim and the Tektro 2 for the front black rim.They feel very good with plenty of modulation on the rear but still locking up when you need to.Give them a shout on 0870 3308460!Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Quinn Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 The odyssey 1x4's are the ones that come stock with the evolvers yeah? I didn't think they were up to much on my chrome rim to be honest.Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted February 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 I know Plaz V-Flies are good I used t run them on my BMX but its been so long since I had a brake that Im sure other pads have come out, which they have and I dont know much about the new stuff. I was trying to work out if there is anythingb etter out there than V Flies for a BMX.Id get the CRV's but ther eout of stock everywhere, if anyone can find them then I will buy them problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 I think Bongo uses Heatsinks now. Plaz pads work fine for me - if you need a brake better than mine then I reckon you should be doing trials instead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desire68 Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 The odyssey 1x4's are the ones that come stock with the evolvers yeah? I didn't think they were up to much on my chrome rim to be honest.MaxI didn't know that Max,they seem to work well on my chrome rim!Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 I use the Plaz spanish flys, simply because deep down I am a trials rider and I need a good brake. The odessy 1x4's or 2x4's are good enough on a chrome rim and well set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted February 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Boring me bought another set of V-Flys, will run them on my black rim for now see if they work well and if they dont then Ill buy a new rim, no need in spending money on a rim if Ijust needed new pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Quinn Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Hhhhmmm maybe it's just me but with exactly the same setup just bamming some heatsinks on they nearly threw me off the front.....and this is a back brake! With the 1x4's you could push them and they would slip. Meh...MaxI didn't know that Max,they seem to work well on my chrome rim!Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desire68 Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Hhhhmmm maybe it's just me but with exactly the same setup just bamming some heatsinks on they nearly threw me off the front.....and this is a back brake! With the 1x4's you could push them and they would slip. Meh...MaxNot being funny dude,but did you fit them with the lead edge of the pad angled slightly so that it contacts the rim first(sorry if this is obvious,not teaching you to suck eggs) it makes a big difference!Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Quinn Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Yep I have a pair so when my current pads wear out i may try them again to see fo' sure.Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted February 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 New pads on everything seems ok, little bit of sipping but I put it down to the pads bedding in. Ordering a nice shiny chrome Araya rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwog Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Maybe if you all stopped being so 'trials' on your BMX's then you would realise the locking power of your brake really isn't that important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONGO Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Bongo uses Spanish Fly's as far as I know.fraid not mate i've used heatsinks for a good while now.From using both for a long time, i found that for me, the plaz and heatsink pads have almost the exact same power. I couldn't say one was better than the other, BUT the heatsinks, with te metal backing, are noticably stiffer, and give a much more solid feel. For this reason i prefer the heatsinks.On the front of my bmx, i am still on my first pair of heatsink red's, with no noticeable wear somehow!!! (thats after 0ver 10 months)Important for either pads.... From experience, you MUST toe the pads in, or due to the massive grip, they will actually tear themselves apart over time. If toed in properly, they will work for a very long time.john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteboy Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 k got a bmx as a lil sorta mess around bike and my rear brake is absolutly shoking....im putting it down to pads not set up have like a diacomp or summin brake with odesey cable in dirty harry lever, all works nice just doesnt hold brilliantly so gonna ry some new pads.....this is on a smooth black rim and i dont really wana spend loads, anything out there thats cheap and work nice? anyone grind there bmx rims any pads that work nice with grind? toed what this mean bongo?cheers whiteboy xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Plaz V-Flies really do seem to be the shit for me, in all honesty. They modulate well, but lock when I need them too. It really is aaaaaaaall good Excellent wear rate too, I've had mine since I was a foetus and they've still got half the material left. S'good stuff. If you get the angle of toe in right, they're just as powerful as Heatsink pads anyway...Whiteboy, if you do some simple setup stuff like lubing the posts on your frame before you put the brake on, setting it up with not too much brake tension, and stuff like that, most brakes tend to work better straight away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted March 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Finally got round to setting my brake up properly with the V-Flys and they work so well, the days of instant lock are back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONGO Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Plaz V-Flies............... If you get the angle of toe in right, they're just as powerful as Heatsink pads anyway...yeah mark. i saod that the pads are almost identical in power. The diference is in the mushyness. ie: heatsinks are less mushy due to the metal backing.That part of the choice is personal preference. As the power of the 2 pads is very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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