rib rider Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hi all, my name is Richard and i am 41 yrs old!!!!Just getting back on to two wheels after a nasty argument with a bus 4 years ago.would like sum help on re-building an onza t-bird that i picked up for £25 at a boot sale last week.Got the frame,crank,front and rear rims and tyres etc...just need help with the brakes. Any information will be greatfuly recieved. Cheers everyone.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-2k7 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 If the bike is as standard the wheels should have a Front disc Hub which you should use any disc brake for the front brake, and the rear, the standard spec i think comes with a V-brake on the t-bird but if you have the money then HS33's would be my best guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David20 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Front and rear Magura HS33's.Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-Addy A3 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hey mate, im from essex, im sure me and my mates would be happy to help.Im in burnham-on-crouch, where abouts are you?Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rib rider Posted August 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Hey mate, im from essex, im sure me and my mates would be happy to help.Im in burnham-on-crouch, where abouts are you?Sam Im in braintree.Just been quoted £45 by my local bike shop for a set of clamps.do you know where i can get them cheaper????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-Addy A3 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Im in braintree.Just been quoted £45 by my local bike shop for a set of clamps.do you know where i can get them cheaper?????I take it you mean brake clamps for maguras?If so, then these will be fine http://tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?produc...;category_id=74Hope this helpedSam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-baby158 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 If the bike is as standard the wheels should have a Front disc Hub which you should use any disc brake for the front brake, and the rear, the standard spec i think comes with a V-brake on the t-bird but if you have the money then HS33's would be my best guess. I dont think so mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Baxter Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 HS33's are the way to go i had front and back maggies on my byk since i've started and they veryy powerful, and easy to set up also BB7 front disc are good i hav heard from people(Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Beach Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Get some magura HS33's of tartybikes it £120 for a set and you can also get some 20th anniversary ones that are silver and red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-2k7 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) I dont think so mate.erm , Yes T-bird standard is front disc. Replace it with a good Disc brake if thats what your getting at. Edited August 4, 2008 by Adam-2k7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron E G Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hi all, my name is Richard and i am 41 yrs old!!!!Just getting back on to two wheels after a nasty argument with a bus 4 years ago.would like sum help on re-building an onza t-bird that i picked up for £25 at a boot sale last week.Got the frame,crank,front and rear rims and tyres etc...just need help with the brakes. Any information will be greatfuly recieved. Cheers everyone..........Hey! Richard it is good to see another "Old Guy" riding trials. How many years did you ride before your argument with the bus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 erm , Yes T-bird standard is front disc. Replace it with a good Disc brake if thats what your getting at.I don't think so mate. ()Yes the 08 model comes with a front disc, but I'm guessing that seeing as Mr Rib Rider paid £25 at a car boot sale for a partially incomplete bike it's not going to be brand new. Just a guess mind you...With regards brakes, have a look at TartyBikes and sus out what you need. If you could post a few pics of the bike on here we'll be able to tell you what brake's will be compatible (not sure if the frame is made for V brakes or 4 bolt Maguras) and you can go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 There are some riders about in Braintree, I don't know how big a place it is though, but they should be able to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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