trial1966 Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 I am looking for rear brake for my onza pro and found a floating disc. I have never heard of one so can you tell me what one is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modifiedridah2k9 Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) Don't have a clue. Could be some kind of disc that floats?? Edited April 12, 2010 by modifiedridah2k9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt123 Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 That. Basically the inner is ally and the outer is steel, it makes the disc lighter than a normal disc, and it also dissipates heat quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial1966 Posted April 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 So it is made of 2 metal discs bolted together. Are there any benifits if I got one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddin Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) That. Basically the inner is ally and the outer is steel, it makes the disc lighter than a normal disc, and it also dissipates heat quicker. And personally I wouldn't use one for trials as my mate broke the alloy centre on one of his, which could be quite ugly when riding trials! Theres no need for them in trials as you don't generate the heat that you would when riding downhill. And there more expenise if you land on it and break it. Edited April 12, 2010 by Puddin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt123 Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 So it is made of 2 metal discs bolted together. Are there any benifits if I got one? Not really any benefits for trials, as you don't generate alot of heat like you do riding freeride or downhill (what they are designed for). And personally I wouldn't use one for trials as my mate broke the alloy centre on one of his, which could be quite ugly when riding trials! Theres no need for them in trials as you don't generate the heat that you would when riding downhill. And there more expenise if you land on it and break it. Although I agree with you about not needing one on a trials bike, they are about the same price as any other decent disc (about £25), so it is not going to be anymore expensive to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial1966 Posted April 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 What brake would you recomend. The hope mono trials on tartybikes looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mods Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 What brake would you recomend. The hope mono trials on tartybikes looks good spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Styles Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 spot on. yes go with that hope. i have one and its brilliant!! works amazingly and its so strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I'm going to disagree and say an Avid BB5 or older BB7. There is one advantage floating rotors have over standard, they can be lighter. But i shouldn't say that before i get many weight weenies killed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) Computer went crazy and posted 4 times. Edited April 13, 2010 by davey1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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davey1991 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) As Has been said, there really is no need for floating rotors in trials, they also start to rattle after they have been used for a while, the rivets become loose and there is no way to prevent it or cure it. Its not dangerous just very annoying. Edited April 13, 2010 by davey1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I'm with davey, avid bb series are pretty indestructible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I'm with davey, avid bb series are pretty indestructible. Snapped three calipers. I'd use dual mono trials, even though my experiences of them haven't been amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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