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  2. Pad Reviews

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    Pads: TNN Kenny Belaey / CNC Backing

    Time used: 2 weeks

    Rim used: Tryall hOle

    Grind: Yes, Medium

    Brake used: Magura HS33 2005, Blood bled, standard 2 finger lever, Tryall 2 Bolt Booster

    What is you opinion of a working brake: Power, bite, hold and good noise for confidence

    How do they compare to previous pads: better than any other set ups I've ever had in my 6 years of riding, the best were Plaz CRM's on old Tryall rim on light grind, but this one pisses all over it.

    Review: Absolutely flawless pads, with a fresh medium grind it takes about 20 secs to bed in. The hold on them are just immense, the noise is brilliant if you like brake noises, it's loud and deafening and very sharp and it really helps with confidence personally. Backing looks rather pimp and fitted to my HS33 without a problem. They are a bit pricey mind you, but for that price and being the best brake I've ever used it's totally worth the extra money, being a harder compound I will assume the wear rate should be good, but time will tell.

    Only bad thing I can think of is that it's not a snug fit with (my slave cylinder) it does have a little bit of play once locked up from the pads to cylinder, it's a slightly irritating creak and feels a little odd as you've always got that little play when you're on the back wheel etc. And I also fear that it might snap my slave cylinder into bits being that powerful.

    Steve

    I'm thrilled you love your pads.

    I regards to the play between the pads and slave cylinder it's a magura thing. They don't machine there slave cylinders how they come out when they are cast is the finished product as far as pad fit goes. Now the echo slaves are very different I'm not 100% sure if they are forged or cast but personally I don't think it makes much difference. Due to there design they are super strong and machined to tight tolerances which equals a pad fit made in heaven. Only drama is the diameter of the cylinder clamping area is smaller than on the magura cylinders. So they can slip in the brake clamps plus some of them leak on the seal and the fittings. I think the fittings are more prone to leaking due the fact the alum is harder and the fittings have a tougher time sealing. This can be easily fixed but using a copper or alum sealing washer between the fitting and cylinder. Or you can go the new sl brakes I think echo have fixed the leak issues now.

  8. Just Ordered The New Tnn Belaey :)

    in Trials Chat

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    Wow what a read.

    So here is may two cents on LGM vs Kenny Belaey pads.

    LGM pads

    Works best with a quality rim (rims that hold harsh grinds longer) ground as rough as possible (move grinder quickly whilst grinding) and a booster. This is a mega slow wearing compound so it does take upwards of 2 rides to bed in. LGM have a truely on/off feel with next to no modulation at all when run on a rough grind. Works well in wet and muddy conditions losing 30% locking power but still has more than enough power to continue riding. 9/10 for noise.

    Kenny Belaey pads.

    Not so grind dependent will work on any grind including worn grinds. Bedding in time is almost instant as long as pads are set up square. The Kenny pads are a more controlled pad delivering modulation and power in a sooth manner. Works well in the wet and muddy conditions also losing 30% of locking power but still more than enough power to continue riding. Noise is 5/10 with a fresh grind but can be almost silence on a worn grind.

    On a side note KB are pretty awesome with vee's.

    compared to brakeless :rolleyes: no wonder :P will the refills fit straight into tnn vee backings? (mine are the early yellow pad versions)

    Sorry to say no they won't fit. But LGM compound is available for the 1st generation Vee pad.

    My review

    ‘I have been testing the pads extensively the past couple of months, in all kind of circumstances, but after riding several national and international contests I am now convinced about this pad more than any pad ever could convince me.

    Most pads are too rude or too soft but this one is both at the same time... It’s just perfect’

    Kenny Belaey

  9. Kenny Belaey Pads

    in News

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    Kenny Belaey pads now in store.

    Developed for Kenny to suit the best competition rider in the world. Control and power in all conditions.

    ‘I have been testing the pads extensively the past couple of months, in all kind of circumstances, but after riding several national and international contests I am now convinced about this pad more than any pad ever could convince me.

    Most pads are too rude or too soft but this one is both at the same time... It’s just perfect’

    Kenny Belaey

  10. Buthiers 2010

    in Videos

    Posted

    Ross

    Your riding has come a long way since your first videos 18 months ago I'm thinking the high BB frame is helping too. A vee brake on the front I do like that. I'm currently running a vee on the rear and it's the best brake I've ever ran. If your keen I'll send you out some prototype adapters for testing when there ready.

  11. O-Rings Missing In Rockpads

    in Trials Chat

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    Hi. I notice that the brake pads were woubling about and did no sit in the cylinders properly, noticed that o-rings were missing. Is there a way to get some o rings and put them in?

    Oh, I should have checked tarty 1st, they have Tnn o-rings, they should be exactly the same?

    It probably is the right size. There aren't too many o-ring around that size.

    Le.

  17. Tnn'S New Compound And V-Brake Backing'S

    in Trials Chat

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    Finally a good set of backings that have the counter sink in them to reduce the number spacers needed instead of making my own.

    Are the shafts on the LGV backings steel or aluminum?

    12.5 grade high tensile steel.

    really cr*p.......they just WONT wear down....i have been trying for months

    p.s. could someone provide some justification regarding the chamferred edges? benefits, downfalls, reasons etc? kenny must have had some reason for asking for the pads to be the way they are....just intrigued

    Travis

    The chamfers on the pads help to stop uneven wear plus give a little extra power. (more pressure per area) Some will disagree.

  21. Brake Help

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    Hey guys I bought my zoo python 04 the other day and it's awsome I have to say but I put my new TNN's on and when I pull on the brake my god does the frame bow out :( so I want to get a booster but don't know what one to get any help the frame is obv an 04 the brake are 04 maggies and TNN pads (is it a good set up pads are perfictly squear and slaves are all the way out but the pads still rub a tiny bit :( so yea why booster shal I get. Thanks alex.

    Fit a booster that'll help stop the frame bowing and increase braking power. As for the slave cylinders been all the way out that's not a problem. As the pads wear everything will sort itself out.

  25. Limey 320 Chain Setups ?

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    I'm the third person I know who's got one. The other boys just ran a monty BB,monty cranks and freewheel with a TT Ti bashring,TT cog,8 speed MTB chain. problem solved.

    But I would like to keep my 128mm Resest BB so I'm trying same as above but with echo TR cog (sprocket is centered on cog) and a 2.5mm spacer on a tryall 'H' rear hub. and the chain still rubs by approx .5mm to 1mm. Only just assembled the bike today. So next step is to try to run a thicker spacer between the hub and frame. If that doesn't work some careful frame mods with the hydraulic press. Proper chain alignment is IMO very important.

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