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  1. Cheap brakes... MT2 vs Sram DB5 vs?

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    Posted · Edited by konstant

    Update: I went with a Guide RSC on the rear and to be honest I don't think it's any better than the RS – the lever bite point adjustment only lets me move the bite point closer in, not further away. A very good brake though.

    I'm running a DB5 on the front and it's decent. Quite happy with the Guide/DB5 combo overall.

  2. Echo TR Disc's - User Reviews?

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    They're alright in my experience. Light and pretty, and didn't leak on me. I thought the levers were a bit flimsy but it's not surprising given their weight. The standard pads are a bit crap – I was never convinced by them even when bed in. Otherwise average power, so probably plenty for small wheels.

    As Mark says, the complete bike is a bargain and I wouldn't let these brakes put you off. 

  3. Cheap brakes... MT2 vs Sram DB5 vs?

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    Posted · Edited by konstant

    Cheers Leon, sorry I missed this one. I've decided to go for a fully adjustable Guide RSC on the rear and a cheap DB5 on the front. I agree these aren't the prettiest brakes, but they have good rep and I'm getting both brakes for about the same the price as a single M820.

    Will report back.

  4. Cheap brakes... MT2 vs Sram DB5 vs?

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    I'm in search of new brakes for my Fourplay and I don't want to spend very much. I'm not a fan of Servo Wave for trials so that somewhat rules out Shimano.

    SRAM (Avid) DB5s are currently absurdly cheap on CRC. I have Guide RSs on another bike (same master cylinder design with a 4 pot slave) and have been impressed so far. However MT2s are also similarly cheap and reasonably well reviewed.

     

    SRAM appeals because it leaves the option to upgrade the rear to a four pot Guide and still have matching levers

     

    What do people think of the cheaper brakes? Or should I stop wasting my time and get a M820 or Zee?

  6. Beware anyone still using deathtrap 2011/2012 Echo SL forks

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    Nowt wrong with my sl's, I've had them on since I got the 24 and they feel fine, no signs of breaking, mine are that thick steerer tube version if that's anything to do with it. I'm a heavy lad as well, so I think I'd be able to make them break. They flex a bit, but that's it

    The consensus seems to be that the revised versions are strong given their low weight. The legs do flex but I haven't heard of failures.

    Update: ~£200 spent on knee physio so far since my accident 6 weeks ago (still wouldn't have been seen yet on the NHS) and I've grown bone spurs on my tibia and thumb from where they met the tarmac.

    Weirdly I only ever saw pairs of the black forks that came on the full builds but never the 2011 silver forks, I had a pair in Silver that lasted me over a year (Those are still on a local riders bike with no problems) Maybe they was different and from another batch. The feel of them on the bikes were really nice though so I hope they have solved the issue for the newer models.

    I've also not heard of the silver ones snapping.

    Also, I stumbled upon this clip on Instagram the other day!

    http://instagram.com/p/r7LrFyAoTI/?modal=true

  9. Inspired Console Custom Bike

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    Really interesting – thanks for taking the time to write that out. I'm 190cm and knee-stem means I have to wear pads on my Fourplay, although I've not had knee-bar yet. So you're saying the steel frames feel noticeably softer? I was bit shocked at first by the lack of the compliance of the Fourplay. So do you prefer the Arcade or the Console?

  16. Ali C - Ride Inspired

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    I love this video. Economical in terms of riding, location, and shooting, which is really refreshing in light of the fame and money behind some of the other current top riders. It's like a typical urban trials video on paper, but done to perfection. The riding was massive, effortless and creative and the shooting (music too) was absolutely spot on as per all of Mark's stuff I've seen. Big congratulations to both of you, and to those who make it financially possible.

  17. Beware anyone still using deathtrap 2011/2012 Echo SL forks

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    Posted · Edited by konstant

    Quick question. I have these forks on my echo pure. I'm a light rider, at around sport level, and weigh 120lbs. Should I be worrying about my forks? Thanks.

    When I bought this fork I weighed ~75kg. I now weigh ~80kg. A lot more than you, but the way you ride and how often are more important.

    You start worrying about forks breaking once you actually start doing some front wheel heavy moves.

    I would agree, but I didn't hook, tap or do any significant gaps to front with this fork. I've not really even had significant bails/fails that would stress it. I rode without a front brake for a couple of hours once which was probably the most abuse it ever received, but nothing above curb height!

  25. Beware anyone still using deathtrap 2011/2012 Echo SL forks

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    I'm wondering how much the integral crown race contributes to these failures which is making me a tad nervous about having bought more SLs…

    And what's the strongest disc fork?

    Running echo Urbans at the moment which I got off eBay in April for a quid and I have smashed them up loads, they're second hand and about 5 years old... So getting a bit nervous now ha.

    Trialtechs seem to get rave reviews, but are expensive. There are 900g and 750g versions.

    I'm biased but I'd replace them! I doubt many parts that can do as much harm as a failing fork. Mine failed while I was riding on flat at ~15mph and it was one of my most painful crashes to date. You don't get time to bail – you've already eaten tarmac / bits of your bike by the time you notice something's up.

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