bmfw Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 In the old days, when frames were slender, boosters reduced the deflections in the tubes when the brakes were applied - meaning less wasted energy and better braking.I have a Zoo Pitbull now and there is so much much more tubing, plating & welding, particularly in front of the brake clamps, that I wonder whether a booster is really adding anything. I am not currently running a booster and the feel of the brakes is ideal.Does anyone notice a sigificant difference with or without? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python_man Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Brake boosters have never been a necessity. They are just there if you want your brake to be less spongy and so that your crossover pipe is protected.I run a python with no booster I have never run a booster and I feel no difference. My python is a 05 model and was built really well. New frames are just coming out with more 'technology' if you like. The new upgrades in the geometry and design features make the bike more stable and strong its just preference if you want a booster run a booster if not don’t.There are pros and cons to everything in this world its just preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 My T-PRO doesn't have them, but I am getting one for the back because I keep standing on the cross over, and the frame flexes quite a lot, but the forks don't so no need for the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam trials Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 i didnt use them on my mod and it bent the frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stug45 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 so would it "hold" better with a booster on a t-rex (as they have way too much tubing there.....!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 They are there to stop frame flex, resulting in a cracked frome if you arent careful.Never used it to protect the crossover, never hit it Also, takes away any flex from the brake pads, and some from the rim.Get one, even if your frame has a reinfoced area around the brake mounts, you will notice the difference in feel and power straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Every bike I've ridden with one, I always catch my calves on them when doing any spin tricks...Kind of an aside, but thought I'd bring it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stug45 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 looks like ill get one. but i smack the heels of my fat trainers on the frame but the booster wont get in the way for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Yes. Any frames strength can be improved with something as simple as a brake booster.They're light weight, cheap, strong, and will last a life time!They will improve any brakes performance, and prevent brake mount fatigue, which will rip off your mounts over time.HeatSinkBikes have got the best designed booster to date. It has all of the geometry right, in the right places, will enough material their to keep it light. Cheap as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 yea..... i mean i ran a control booster on my control frame which has a built in frame boosterbut i got it cheep (like the budgie) i like standing on the rear tyre for crank spinsand have cracked a crossover a few times and it was worth the money just for peace of mindbut on most modern frames it is not nessesary to reduce too much flex as the frames prettyrigid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Reducs flex from brake pads? I think not.....I don't use one because I prefer the aesthetics of the bike without them. My bike has a built in booster and I use CNC backing's with an RB lever, I have oodles of feel.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Don't some of the new frames have an intergrated booster.Think the new pitbulls do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 the way i understand it is a lot of frame have a built in boster but that doesnt mean you shouldnt use one its still going to stiffen the brake and no matter how beefy the tubing is the mounts are still only attached by the same amount so you will get flex off them and they will want to rip off after a while.ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 just a thought, if you didnt run a booster, on 4bolt mounts, would the bolts bend under the pressure over time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 generally no... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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