pogo Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I was just wondering if there would be a market for custom made brake boosters because it looks like i could pay up to £40 for something i could make in 10 minutes to my own specifications and my name in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imnotgranthundley...honest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 So you want to make your own boosters and sell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 So you want to make your own boosters and sell them?already made my own out of aircraft grade aluminium.yeah basically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Just do it man and don't tell too many people or they may steal you idea and if it all fails you can say "well at least i had a go" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Just do it man and don't tell too many people or they may steal you idea and if it all fails you can say "well at least i had a go"k if you see some on ebay email me and will give them away cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imnotgranthundley...honest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I doubt you could sell them very well... Why would someone pay for a booster that might not work, might be weak and might look shit when they can get a decent booster for like 15 quid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I doubt you could sell them very well... Why would someone pay for a booster that might not work, might be weak and might look shit when they can get a decent booster for like 15 quid?spose but i ain't interested in robbin off with peoples money n doing a shit job, i ain't a gypsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) Dude don't listen to him or anyone just give it a go.People that say it wont work piss me off cus how do they know if they have not tried.EDIT: if you have tried then you can comment. Edited March 5, 2008 by lewis.jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Dude don't listen to him or anyone just give it a go.People that say it wont work piss me off cus how do they know if they have not tried.EDIT: if you have tried then you can comment.Have you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 No iv not tried it and that is why im saying to go for it because if i had then id tell him not to bother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I've tried boosters!If you believe in an idea, follow your dream and check it out You have to be realistic about the range of Deng's boosters out there though, and in such a range of colours. If you can genuinely offer something that others can't, then keep exploring it!Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 ^^^^^^^^^^^There you go man+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I've tried boosters!If you believe in an idea, follow your dream and check it out You have to be realistic about the range of Deng's boosters out there though, and in such a range of colours. If you can genuinely offer something that others can't, then keep exploring it!Stevemy bike came with the original magura one but it wasn't strong enough n kept flexing thats the only reeason i made my own and was just asking if people would be interested in having their own specifications met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imnotgranthundley...honest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 spose but i ain't interested in robbin off with peoples money n doing a shit job, i ain't a gypsy.I never said you were I'd just trust a big company more than someone doing it for a bit of extra cash......Dude don't listen to him or anyone just give it a go.People that say it wont work piss me off cus how do they know if they have not tried.EDIT: if you have tried then you can comment.Didn't say it wouldn't work, it might work very well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon_Rider Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) spose but i ain't interested in robbin off with peoples money n doing a shit job, i ain't a gypsy.haha love it i recon its a good idea dude. it doesnt even have to be your name it could say anything.as long as it works. and works well lol then sounds good to me give it a gohow much would you try selling them for?might be intersted Edited March 6, 2008 by Cassio-Rider-Spud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Have you ?Have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 already made my own out of aircraft grade aluminium.Any pics? Also what bolt spacing did you make it at, and how much tyre clearence did you give it?But yeah, get some pics up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austen Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Any pics? Also what bolt spacing did you make it at, and how much tyre clearence did you give it?But yeah, get some pics up!Yeah get pics up! Interested to see what it looks like.Austen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Yeah get pics up! Interested to see what it looks like.Austen.Yeah get some pics up, would like to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 There was probably a market like 4 years ago when every man and his dog was making boosters in their D&T projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 oooooo woody it's so true....but i made a unicycle to be different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Big companys use stress tests and stuff to see where weakness's there are in materials and flex resistance and stuff and made on a massive scale, so wouldl probably be rather hard to beat them on strength and value for money!But if someone wants a something a bit special then sure they'd like oneBut if you think there is a market for it? Probably not becuase brake boosters are a flooded market already i would say, with lots of companys having build up reputation and brand loyalty etc. just name all the brake boosters made and deside if you can sell enough of them to make it worth it.....Echo, Adamant, GU, RB, heatsink.... etc... etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownbike Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 HeyA friend that i ride with made his own one, which he currently uses. Very strong and stiff although i don't believe it is aluminium.I'd say give it a bash, but if people did want a booster on the cheep they probs could make one. I'd give one a go for a fiver, but no more as i know i could pick up a new one for £15 or £10 on the forum.Good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Can't make any for a while anyway need to work my ass off to get a new frame, just snapped my ashton justice in half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gu trials Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 i would do the same thing if i had the tools and save my money but its the cheap way around things. which is good in one way but bad in another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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