NirZionTrials Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 i have a mechanical disk brake on my echo(front whell), i was thinking of getting the hope mono trail, i just dont know how much of difference it will be.what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 There will be a lot more power from the Hope.It will probably grab straight away, and will generally feel nicer.Bessell's had some problems with him, lazy pistons, rubbing etc so I believe, he's now going for an Avid BB7.I have a 160mm BB7 on the front of my mod. It's perfect.Easy to set-up, takes no adjustment at all once done properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 There will be a lot more power from the Hope.It will probably grab straight away, and will generally feel nicer.Bessell's had some problems with him, lazy pistons, rubbing etc so I believe, he's now going for an Avid BB7.I have a 160mm BB7 on the front of my mod. It's perfect.Easy to set-up, takes no adjustment at all once done properly. Go for the BB7 i run a 203mm on the front of my mod.. insane power. Dont bother with any other brakes ive had the mono trial 180mm and it was really tempremental. Doesnt lock half as nice as the BB7 and the hold wasnt that good either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NirZionTrials Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 what is the BB7, who sells it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramps Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 (edited) The bb7 is made by avid. I think chainreactioncycles.co.uk may sell them. Edited October 22, 2006 by ramps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Bessell's had some problems with him, lazy pistons, rubbing etc so I believe I think the majority of Hope owners have had that problem. This brake is NOT worth 120 quid or how much it costs, nor are any Hope brakes. They're basically a pimp-like addition to your bike which you can easily find a substitute for. I've had mine for about a year and most of the time it's been pissing me off (what Dan wrote). Get the BB7, it's got the same amount of power if not more, and feels nicer. I'd say they're the best you can buy if you're running a rear disc (which is why I got mine), but there's a wide choice of front brakes which you will be very happy with and which cost less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 The bb7 is made by avid. I think chainreactioncycles.co.uk may sell them.They do, but at the moment are only doing them in 160mm Which is bloody annoying...Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I like Adam got a little unlucky. Everyone I know with a Hope Trials is very happy indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 well no one i knows has been happy with theres except doney, everyone else has either reveted back to bb7s or are now buying bb7s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Then we both obviously have very different circles of friends :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 mine critize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 mine critizeErm. Huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Erm. Huh? Criticise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 thnks, apparently I can't spell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 thnks, apparently I can't spellAh, gotcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NirZionTrials Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 thanks for your replysCan anyone please give me a link to the BB7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Wiggle. - £62.99. - 160mm rotor.Wiggle. - £67.99. - 185mm rotor.Wiggle. - £71.99. - 203mm rotor.Cheapest place I found.Plus the free delivery came next day for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NirZionTrials Posted October 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 thanks for the links.its kinda funny, but i noitced just now that i have the BB5 on my Front wheel. all this time i am asking about AVID brakes while i have one on my bike.anyway, i think its stops ok, but i am sure there is somthing more powerfull.BB5 much weaker then the BB7?and if not, is it only me that thinks its not powerfull enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 bb5=shitbb7=the shitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 The shitz - that's a bad thing, surely?!I'd say Mono Trial - I've ridden bikes with Avid brakes that are good, and lock, but I just don't like the feel of a cable. The Hope brake is smooth to operate and has good modulation, and also has a comfortable lever. Locked up fine if I wanted it to as well... all in all a damn good brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 The shitz - that's a bad thing, surely?!I'd say Mono Trial - I've ridden bikes with Avid brakes that are good, and lock, but I just don't like the feel of a cable. The Hope brake is smooth to operate and has good modulation, and also has a comfortable lever. Locked up fine if I wanted it to as well... all in all a damn good brake. The bb7 i got off bigman feels more fluid at the lever than my mono trial ever did. Infact my mono trial felt stiff in comparison. Get some decent cable and a decent set up and its f**king immense i really couldnt bum the bb7 much more through fear of swollen member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I have had 3 or 4 hopes, I have been dissapointed with them all! dont like how they feel, they would randomly stop working, the pads would get contaminated if they were in the same room as oil and they get cooked easily.Avids on the other hand are more powerful, easier to set up, nice feel, more adjustable....they just out class the hope in every way, except two.....weight and strength. I have broken a few avids, that is their biggest downfall.....still waaay better than hopes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I have had 3 or 4 hopes, I have been dissapointed with them all! dont like how they feel, they would randomly stop working, the pads would get contaminated if they were in the same room as oil and they get cooked easily.Avids on the other hand are more powerful, easier to set up, nice feel, more adjustable....they just out class the hope in every way, except two.....weight and strength. I have broken a few avids, that is their biggest downfall.....still waaay better than hopes though.Ali - where these hope trials, or others? I had a lot of contamination issues with older ones, but I've found these to be a lot less sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 hope mono trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NirZionTrials Posted October 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 So I guess avid is the way.are the BB5 much weaker then the BB7, i dont know if its worth changing it?!right now i have a 160 mm rotor, would you guys recommand 185 mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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