FINDUS Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Just cleaned my bike for the first time to find a crack in my magura clamp Its the Echo SL http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=74 Anybody else had this happen or is it just me? They have worked so well for the past few months but at almost £38 for a new set im thinking would i notice the diffrence on a lower grade clamp? Any thoughts would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33th3tr33 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Any thoughts would be great I'm thinking about making some cheese on toast. On a serious note, mine did snap, i did the bolts up too tight though so i have only myself to blame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm thinking about making some cheese on toast. On a serious note, mine did snap, i did the bolts up too tight though so i have only myself to blame. Huuum cheese on toast with a little black pepper So what do you replace the broken on with? same again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33th3tr33 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Huuum cheese on toast with a little black pepper So what do you replace the broken on with? same again? Nothing, I havent replaced it yet as i need a new frame, rear wheel, chain and maggie mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Where's the crack? Got a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Nothing, I havent replaced it yet as i need a new frame, rear wheel, chain and maggie mount. Lots to get then Would you sell me the non broken clamp? what colour is it? :$ Where's the crack? Got a pic? Will get some pics up tomoz if i have time. the crack is from the screw hole right up to the middle of the clamp. its a strage looking crack as the metal is discoloured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 its a strage looking crack as the metal is discoloured. The discolouration may be stress marks due to over-tightening! Pics pics pics. And no, you won't notice a difference if you go for some cheaper clamps. Get some standard Magura ones, best ones I've ever used! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Here are some pics of the crack.. i have been doing some reading on the material used and it could be down the extreme cold we have had. the magura is one material against another and possible have moved enough to cause stress to the break and to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Looks far too tight to me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Looks far too tight to me ? its been on since i got it and never touched! 3/4 months of use and all ok.. ive never needed to touch it.. thats why im confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh barker Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 by some clamps then, obviously. theres nothing you can do with them unless you want to risk running with a cracked clamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) You do realise these clamps are designed to be used with plastic/metal washers right? http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=74 I've got these clamps and there is no sign of them cracking or breaking with the split metal washers in place. There's no gaps and the bolts are as tight as I dare without stripping the threads. My brake has never moved with these clamps either. Edit: On closer inspection it does look like you've got the washers in place. So I'm confused now ha ha. Edited February 1, 2010 by Al_Fel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gu trials Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 or weld it together, but all the clamps are basically the same, some may not need to use the plactic washer though. just buy some standard magura clams and should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 You do realise these clamps are designed to be used with plastic/metal washers right? http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=74 I've got these clamps and there is no sign of them cracking or breaking with the split metal washers in place. There's no gaps and the bolts are as tight as I dare without stripping the threads. My brake has never moved with these clamps either. Edit: On closer inspection it does look like you've got the washers in place. So I'm confused now ha ha. Yeah have had the metal washers in place since day one.. perfect until now. im glad your confused it confirms im not going mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33th3tr33 Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Lots to get then Would you sell me the non broken clamp? what colour is it? :$ I would happily give you it but I threw the lot in anger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 by some clamps then, obviously. theres nothing you can do with them unless you want to risk running with a cracked clamp. I know i need to buy new ones but im wanting to know if this is a one off! if so i will buy the same clamps again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33th3tr33 Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 I know i need to buy new ones but im wanting to know if this is a one off! if so i will buy the same clamps again Go to a local fabricators and ask them to make you some out of unobtainium, they will never crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Go to a local fabricators and ask them to make you some out of unobtainium, they will never crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ft-midget Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 When you do get new clamps try using 2-3mm of insulating tape instead of the plastic washers. you wont have to do the clamps up quite as tight, and once they've been done up the tape moulds itself to the clamps so that the slaves wont move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 When you do get new clamps try using 2-3mm of insulating tape instead of the plastic washers. you wont have to do the clamps up quite as tight, and once they've been done up the tape moulds itself to the clamps so that the slaves wont move. Even if i use the metal shims?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Dale Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Nothing, I havent replaced it yet as i need a new frame, rear wheel, chain and maggie mount. wanna buy a gu 08 mod frame thats only been used about 10 times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 The only thing I can think of now is that your frame is flexing shit loads when you pull the brake hard. The twisting motion of the wheel trying to pull through might just have caused your clamps to crack. That's all I can think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 The only thing I can think of now is that your frame is flexing shit loads when you pull the brake hard. The twisting motion of the wheel trying to pull through might just have caused your clamps to crack. That's all I can think of. You might be right. not sure how much flex there is on a leeson 24 to me it feels pretty solid back there.. i guess we will never know. I have just sent for a new set and hope that this time all will be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Sorry for the bump... the clamps have a 6 month warranty, so if you are their first owner send them back and we should be able to swap them Ads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 how can you guys say what is too tight just from looking at it. i do my clamps up fairly f**kin tight and have steel inserts in my frame so i do them up tighter still. only ever use magura clamps. had so blue echo ones a couple of years ago and never had any problems with them. to be honest i reckon it is the metal spacers, good idea but maybe too hard a material for the clamps, plastic would probably be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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