[What discs work best with saints ?]

I don't think that there's much need of the icetechs in trials. Just get some RT66 and you're fine. I think it's more the pads you should think about. The sintered aren't good for trials and the resins are shite.

Sir which will be at good pads to use for my Zee and RT66 rotors?

 

[Need help with choice of brakes]

Exactly. The BB7 works just as well with the SLX Rotor. Pad width is pretty much spot on for it.

Hi there which is a better tandem to a rt66 203? a much cheaper SLX or a ZEE?

[It's 2014. What are the best damn disk brakes?]

I'll stick with my first answer 180 would be all good but if you feel you want the reassurance then just bump up to 203 if you need to buy adapters and so on just go 203 and then you have piece of mind.

Both the aluminium spider style rotors seem good the only difference being the ice tech one is a different grade steel used to deal with heat better so for trials you'll be all good.

with all the guys here seems to vote for the 180 and a better steel material construction for the icetech as you said I will go for the Icetch 180

thank you very much Leon, Luke, paperclip and john... regards

[Fabulous Inspired Arcade]

You are both shorter (not that it makes a difference ) and a decent bit lighter than me so 180s should be fine. Some people might like 203s for the peace of mind and possibly slight bit more power when going huge (however I have not tried them so I cannot comment), but I don't ever find that my 180s aren't enough and I'm in no way smooth.

I hope that helps

It sure does help me decide on rotor size

thank you very mucho!

[24" dragonfly yardbird frame]

hi neset thank you for the insight I will not go for the welding stuff instead I already purchased a 24" specific trials street frame with disc tabs

I will go from there I am 5'7" tall and weigh around 52 kilos should I go for a 180mm rotor disc set up or 203 for better stopping and holding power?

Thank you for the comment

Regards

[It's 2014. What are the best damn disk brakes?]

The m810's are like gold dust these days I would just go out and buy a brand new saint m820 with ice tech rotor, I personally run the Aztak pads that Tarty and other stores sell and I find them faultless for feathering the brake in move's while keeping their amazing bite and hold. If you do buy an adaptor for the brake get a Hope one too it will cut down adaptor flex. The saint's work well enough for you to be able to run a 180mm rotor and have amazing stopping power so I wouldn't worry about jumping upto 203mm.

Hi paper clip Im 5.7" and 65kilos would you suggest a 203mm size rotor F & R set up on my 24"? Im using a zee brakeset any insight? an icetech or RT66? which is better?

[Fabulous Inspired Arcade]

a blessed day to all Im 5'7" and 65kilos I need some suggestions can I use a 203mm rotor set up or a 180mm will work perfectly,

Im using a ZEE brakeset on BIONIC BR5 24" street trials frame TIA

[24" dragonfly yardbird frame]

A blessed day to all some insights on this frame

I like to try to built a 24" street trials bike out of this frame

Ill use :

Dragonfly yardbird Crmo frame

Arcade fork

BBB 90 x 35 stem

tactic handlebar

FFW 18 and 15 rear fixed cog

NS bike 24" rim

hollyroller tires

Shimano zee brakeset on icetech rotors 180

Disc tab would be provided on this frame using

a 4140 cnc plate and tig welded

the first pic was set up using a 24" fork If i will

use the Arcade fork the BB will be having a + 15 or + 20 BB height

I hope someone can give me advices on this build

thank you

BTW I also have a 26" specific rig

[Newbie But Oldie]

A good day to all thank you very much for the insights i have changed my fork to a sasso aluminum fork

and there is a big difference in weight and handling my suspension fork used to drain me on a short while

TIA sirs!!!

yes defiantly change to rigid forks as suspension will only take away power, and I would think some moves would be almost impossible with them such as up to fronts and hooks though that's all pretty advanced, for now your definitely on the right track the rocking hopping and track standing, check out the Ryan leech tutorials and trashzen.com for tutorials. I started off on a dirt jump bike after you's learnt to rock, and back hop, try to rock walk it's pretty safe to learn great fun and stand you in good stead for other stuff.

thank you for the push sir

[Newbie But Oldie]

sir danny00135 thanks for the insights yes i am never too old but im old hahaha. I have toughts of buying trials specific bikes, the hard part is shipping it across the globe its expensive

for the meantime Im just starting ill use my current bike and graduallly change the parts that you mentioned one more thing should i change my supension fork

to ridgid one? thanks for all the help though we are miles apart thanks appreciate it very much Im trying to master my foundation like trackstanding , rocking and hop :Dping

am I on the right track any additional reminders TIA to all God Bless!!!

[Newbie But Oldie]

Hellow evryone here at trials forum first I want to say something about me Im Michael or mike for short Im 38 years old mariried and with 2 kids Im from the Philippines, I have been riding BMX on my younger years until college then stop riding due to work then started riding my MTB about 10 yrs ago then stopped for another 5 years sold my bike then recently I bought a merida 2012 build bike size 16 on 26" since I dont have time going to trails in the woods and mountains I stumble upon trials riding, now after reading and searching on other trials forum including here Im modifiying my bike to be a starter 26" trials bike. single speed conversion gradually changing my parts as budget permits.... Question... dear riders, Am I too old for this ? Can I use my stock bike for begiiners trials? please give me some advice I need advices since trials riding is not that popular here in the Philippines its more of 4x and slalom and DH here , I want something different which can give me more balance and technical riding skills hope to hear from all of you Ill post pics of my bike soon..

thank you God bless to all

[Getting Back On A Bike...]

i have a different story , Im just a newbie to trials/ street trials riding am I too old Im 38 years old from Bulacan in the Philippines have a stock built merida 26 and slowly parting it out

so i can built it for a street trials bike currently the bike is converted to a single speed 22 teeth chainrings and 18 teeth cogs lowered the seat should

I change my suspension fork to a ridgid one? like the mosso alloy and or the fire eye crmo fork any suggetsions sir?

[Old And Newbie To Trials Riding]

Hellow evryone here at trials forum first I want to say something about me Im Michael or mike for short Im 38 years old mariried and with 2 kids Im from the Philippines, I have been riding BMX on my younger years until college then stop riding due to work then started riding my MTB about 10 yrs ago then stopped for another 5 years sold my bike then recently I bought a merida 2012 build bike size 16 on 26" since I dont have time going to trails in the woods and mountains I stumble upon trials riding, now after reading and searching on other trials forum including here Im modifiying my bike to be a starter 26" trials bike. single speed conversion gradually changing my parts as budget permits.... Question... dear riders, Am I too old for this ? Can I use my stock bike for begiiners trials? please give me some advice I need advices since trials riding is not that popular here in the Philippines its more of 4x and slalom and DH here , I want something different which can give me more balance and technical riding skills hope to hear from all of you Ill post pics of my bike soon..

thank you God bless to all