craigjames

I reached out to Hope and they stated that there haven't been any reported issues with this brake model and that no product recall or acknowledged production defect has been issued. They suggested I try lubing the pistons, obviously this was one of the first things i tried (it didn't work) 🤣

I'll be honest the inability to get these brakes working has meant that my bike has been hung up in the garage for 3 years now not getting ridden. It's a really high spec bike and a complete waste of money. My riding buddy has move to FOD as he now rides MTB, so it's likely my bike will remain a very expensive garage ornament. One day i might get motivated to sell it, but who want's a full build 20" with Hope brakes that don't work (essentially needs new brakes)?! 🙄

Bermuda works if you're using a VPN

Do you know what countries this works in?

And Pete Wrights...

Some big moves in there Alex, enjoyed that

But why did he trial how he was going to cope in and fit the diagonal roof bar with the tube he intended to fit and weld in. Surely use a short length, trace the copes and transfer it to the final tube?! He is doing things in a rather odd way. Don't get me wrong I generally really enjoy his builds, but the way this one is going together doesn't seem to be functional, form or ease of fabrication. We need more quattro!

You say that, but they've finally released a carbon fork for their 20" frame. Although it has their odd 1 1/8"-1 1/4" steerer. They've also just released a 35mm OD carbon bar and a stem to fit. But in general you're right, the number of choices for bikes has shrunk. Building a custom bikes seems to have gone now, most seem to buy a full build Clean or Crewkerz for comp stuff (don't get me wrong these full build bikes are so much better than they used to be) and an Inspired for street. Which is a shame really, i always enjoyed building a bike from the parts I've selected. This has also meant that the second hand market for parts is fairly dead. I think FB and social media has killed off the general community of trials, everyone used to go to a few specific trials forums, chat and share everything. Now it's much more fractured, with every area having a FB group or a group chat. Which means the numbers have just shrunk, it's a real shame as I loved the social aspect of trials.

My issues sounds exactly what you described happening in your first problem. Mine were also some of the first out, so those issues make complete sense. In hindsight maybe i should have gone for warranty claim. Sounds like replacing the levers is the only option

I don't disbelieve that explanation either, it makes sense. Sadly both my front and rear brake were like this out of the box and both calipers have subsequently been disassembled, thoroughly cleaned, lubed and rebuilt with new seals with no improvement

You may be right and my set were one of the first to come out, new discs etc, the problem has been there from the start. Sadly well past the warranty period now, but hey ho, live and learn! Might disassemble the lever body, have a look for any poor machining finish and polish it up, fit new seals etc. Getting old now and haven't really ridden it since i've been dealing with all these problems, the bike will probably just stay in my garage as wall art 😄

The frustration I've had with my Tech4s from the start has been the wandering bite point and the fact the pads don't seem to retract enough, so they always rub. You spend time setting them up as perfectly as you can, ride 2 metres and they're rubbing again. They've been this way straight out of the box from Hope, not what I expected for how much they cost. I've rebuilt them since with new pistons and seals, had the mounts spot faced etc and no change. Sure they look nice, but they just don't seem to perform with any consistency and i've just left the bike hanging in the garage since.

Nice?! In the same way Alex Jones or Tommy Robinson are nice? Awful that he was gunned down in public, very sad for his children and wife, but I don't think he was a nice person.

I agree it has been a bit pedestrian and he does seem to be massively overbuilding the front end of the car in a not very well engineered or logical way. I guess he's pumping out videos no matter the lack of progress to keep his subscribers/sponsors happy? I can imagine the 308 is still taking up a lot of his time in just trying to get/keep it running. I want to see more of the Quattro!

Curious too, i've been following it for a fair few years now. I do feel that his builds don't progress at the rate they used to, but I still find them interesting and enjoyable.