NVWOCI WVS Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 I just bought a new frame and thought I'd ask a few opinions... I'm going to be running an hs33 on the back, but the frame doesn't look too beefy (see picture). I prefer the way a brake feels without a booster, but if it's going to mean too much flex on the seatstays it would probably be worth running one to improve the life of the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netherking Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 I just bought a new frame and thought I'd ask a few opinions... I'm going to be running an hs33 on the back, but the frame doesn't look too beefy (see picture). I prefer the way a brake feels without a booster, but if it's going to mean too much flex on the seatstays it would probably be worth running one to improve the life of the frame?Nice looking frame, hasn't got an intergrated booster so maybe a 2 bolt booster would be nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-baby158 Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Nice looking frame, hasn't got an intergrated booster so maybe a 2 bolt booster would be nice?Yeah 2-bolt booster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 I'd always want to use a booster, even if just to save the frame from ever cracking at the mounts. Just means one place less to worry about!But then again, if I'm going to use a booster, may as well use the best and stiffest that'll do its job best? I don't really approve of 2-bolt boosters at all. Just get a super-stiff 4-bolt one, which has a more secure attachment to the brake mounts incase someone is to sit on the booster or step on it. Heatsink or Echo Control booster'd be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 But that might make it to stiff and make the braking worse. You could run without for a bit to try it, then get a 4 bolt try it, if it’s to stiff chop it to a 2 bolt and try that. That’s what I did and now I don’t run a booster at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 If you can possibly do without, I would, boosters tend to make the brake bite less in my experience.If it's too flexy, get an Echo 2 bolt booster, they're brilliant things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 4-bolt all the way, 2-bolt seems a bit pointless to me as there will be more flex lower down the stay so y put a booster just on the top two bolts when that is closer to the join of the top tube.will definitely need something though.Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotropolis Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I would say get a 4 bolt booster. I dont realy think it makes too much difference on the bite of the brake, but it will definitely make your frame less likely to snap in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 My Z1 cracked on the insides of the seat stays and I ran a booster throughout it's life. I'd say use one for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHI_Chris Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 well,I have used this frame before. It's not too much flex.But i perfer using a 2-bolts bosster on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Hey man, thats the frame I run and I use a echo 4 bolt booster and its mint.check this out for details on using a booster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 A little bit of flex is good to have as I have just found with my braking set-up.I found that recently on my bike, I've had to compromise between; having a booster but crap brake performance, or no booster and good brakes.My Echo still managed to flex a tiny bit with a 2-bolt booster, but as I said the brake worked pants, took it off and it works mega, flexes alot but feels fine at the lever, I've had the frame for a year now so I'm just going to let it flex away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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