mozartm99 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 I am looking at the inspired element or fourplay for a first bike. I was wondering why the element has disc brake in front and a rim brake in the back and wether it would be better to go for full disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbikingnunn Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 it has a rear rim brake to make it cheaper to produce and sell and for the fourplay to look better as it makes the fourplay look like a better upgrade. if it was me id go for the fourplay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James281098 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 For a first bike the element is really good but if you can afford a fourplay get that, I was in the same postie between theses two bikes and I ended up getting a second hand mk1 fourplay, which I'm now going to be selling but overall any would be a good option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartm99 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Is the difference between the fourplay team and pro worth the money or should I just upgrade it later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James281098 Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I can't really answer that one but if it was me I would go with the team if I could afford it, but at the fourplay teams price you could get a skye pro but that's slightly different again, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) I am looking at the inspired element or fourplay for a first bike. I was wondering why the element has disc brake in front and a rim brake in the back and wether it would be better to go for full disc. brakes are personal choice at the end of the day, discs you'll usually have just a sudden stop and not much feel, but vee's and HS33 you get a bit of feel for them, but they don't work as well on the front as discs in my opinion. I have a maggie on the back and a disc on the front, i find it easier to do front wheel stuff like pivots, controlled nose manuals and up to fronts n stuff, but pads on the front are a bit strange for me. doesnt mean discs are bad, just what you prefer but at the end of the day, its what you wanna use hope that helps or you even understand what i mean! i cant explain things properly to save my life EDIT: when i say "feel" with pads i mean its less of a sudden stop but they're not shit brakes at all, just give both a try. discs you have more modulation which is like control so to speak. hope that makes sense, i tried haha Edited April 23, 2014 by JJ Leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 discs you'll usually have just a sudden stop and not much feel, but vee's and HS33 you get a bit of feel for them. I'd say the opposite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'd say the opposite i predict ill be getting "counter arguments" now... haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCook Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I would wait for the new Element 24" as it has disc front and back That's what I'm getting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 I would wait for the new Element 24" as it has disc front and back That's what I'm getting sorry but what was that Skye you were looking at on pinkbike? its fine, you can test mine for 27 seconds when its done and then get a 2014 element Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Dual disc definitly my mates got a element and he hates the rear vee for manuals and in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum199922 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I actually have an inspired element and is quite good for starting of, but it is really a cheaper version of the fourplay that's why it has a rim brake to lower the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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