lankeman Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Hi,So many front disc brakes out there.Has any one got any recommendations?Nice sharp front brake im after, but maggy's stick to much.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty99 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 i love my Louise FR (Performance of course) + Shimano Deore/XT Lever + 180mm Windcutter discthere is no lever which is more ergonomic.little brake history from a friend of mine:Louise FR 203mm => badHope Trial 06' 180mm => worst brake everAvid Juicy Seven (recently) => better than the Hope, but still very weaki guess there is no ultimative disc out there (if you dont want something with more than 2 pistons) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 (edited) Don't quite know how you can say that the Hope Mono Trial was the worst brake ever, I much prefer mine to my Louise FR, though they're both good brakes!My Louise FR was 180mm, and my Hope Mono Trial is 160mm, but I found the Hope has a lot better hold. Edited September 30, 2008 by Mark King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 It seems a lot of people have different oppinions on most brakes out there. Some people say brake X is rubbish, while other people say its the best brake they've ever had.I think a lot of it is down to the way the brake is treated, set up and looked after ect. People are all too quick to jump onto the "think brake is rubbish" bandwagon, despite not looking after their brake and taking time with it.Ive had a lot of discs in my time, including Magura Marta, Hope Mono Mini, Hope Mono Trial, Avid Juicy 3/5/7/, BB7, the list goes on... and I cant say I've ever had any real problems with any of them not working. The Marta and the Juicy 7 leaked at one point, but a quick service solved that. I think really it all depends on your budget. Get what you can afford or want to spend, and make sure you take the time to set it up correctly and bed it in properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty99 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Don't quite know how you can say that the Hope Mono Trial was the worst brake everwell, actually i was referring to my friend's one. Wenn he first mounted it one of the pads exploded during the first ride. He bought new ones. Never had enough power. he got it serviced by hope at a bike fair: new disc, new pads (at least they were for free). after a few months one the left piston stuck and his front brake became louder than his rear brake. He sent it to Hope. they serviced the brake...at least they wrote so in an email. When he got it back the piston was ok, but the brake was leaking at the bottom. oil got on the pads => pads damaged.on the other hand i have seen way more Hopes which work great than weak ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Well yeah, one bad brake doesn't make them all shit. Mine have worked fine for the last 6 months and they're both second hand meaning they've had a lot more use than just me riding them. It's definitely what i'd go for again if mine happened to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I've had 6 mono Trials up to now, not because they broke though!My brother has a Louise FR, he loves it but I'm not too keen, it's too stiff at the lever for me and the bite is really harsh compared to my Hopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 My 203mm Avid BB7 on my mod is just suicide. It's amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 My 203mm Avid BB7 on my mod is just suicide. It's amazing! I second that, nearly killed me did that beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gu trials Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 my bb7 180 with ultimate leaver isnt to powerfull to frow you over but can hold nicely for a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 BB7's rule, i'm currently running them front & back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hope mono trials. Sick brake If you dont have the cash go for a BB7 Im not sure but I know Avid juicy 3's are cheap and very light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hope mono trials. Sick brake If you dont have the cash go for a BB7 Im not sure but I know Avid juicy 3's are cheap and very light.Hope are about £120Yet Avids are about half the price. No logic in what you say my friend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hope are about £120Yet Avids are about half the price. No logic in what you say my friend!!It's perfect logic, if you can't afford a hope get an avid which is cheaper ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hope trials are the best in my opinion.I've had a BB7 and it was crap. But other's BB7's have been amazing. But they can be too grabby. Never ridden a BB7 that i would be happy with on my bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2wtrials Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I have a Hope Mini... great except i would like a bit more instant bit. (because i am a motorcycle trials rider i am used to on or off!) What pads for the Mini has anyone had good results with... some say the EBC reds are the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 BB5 + SD7 lever for a very aggressive and powerful front brake.Hope Mono Trial if you want to use it on the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-baby158 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) I love my Louise FR 180mm, my mate has a Hope mono mini 160mm and out of the two i have to say his feels better sharper but the Louise holds better.But saying that my Louise is only working on half of each brake pad at the mo. Edited October 1, 2008 by G-baby158 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 For on/off power, get a BB7 with a 203mm rotor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 My BB7 was ace till it fell apart one day so I went one up and got the hydraulic version, the Juicy 7. It has all the bite and power of the BB7 but actually with modulation So you could be quite happy either gapping to rails or pulling stoppies down slopes.Bit more expensive but definately worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) I tried a formula ORO K-18 on my bike for about a month - based on the same brake on other people's XC/DH bikes it should have been fantastic, and on occasion it had great bite and hold, as well as decent modulation - only problem was one of the piston seals leaked oil really slowly from new onto the brake pads, so the brake would work for a few minutes after being sprayed with water and then turn to a howly bite-free mess. I'm guessing it's poor quality control, but that is the first brake I've ever bought new that had any issue like this out of the box and it may be because the brake is held locked on for long periods compared to XC/DH use. On an XC bike the leaking fluid is more likely to get cleared off my mud/water spray, so it's less noticeable too.I've fitted a Louise now and it's fantastic, loads of hold and enough bite for front wheel landings and wheel swaps even with a 160mm rotor on a stock bike (However it's not like I'm gapping 6 feet to front wheel or anything). I'm still not sure about disks for back brakes though, there's something very reassuring about a well ground rim and maguras, even if they do need to be fed brake pads regularly ... Edited October 1, 2008 by psycholist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 It's perfect logic, if you can't afford a hope get an avid which is cheaper ? Yup. Thats what I meant bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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