Author Topic: new school brakes (Read 2448 times)

harris · « **on:** October 29, 2008, 07:02 PM »

im after some new brakes what ones actually work rearly well
i have some fly they are ok and odyssey at the moment but hate the oddys
anyone know af others that are worth a try .

lodge · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2008, 07:14 PM »

Have a look at the Proper Magnalite brakes they look nice and the blocks i'm told are very sticky i have one on order so can let you know when i get it set up if you like.
Revenge Industries also do a nice u-brake but its pricey.

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2008, 07:17 PM »

Demolition Vulcan. Nice and 12 months on still good, no issues whatsoever

http://www.demolitionparts.com/brakes-vulcan.html

harris · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2008, 07:19 PM »

feedback would be appreciated , brakes are getting better all the time and i do like to try new stuff
just dont like waisting money on something that aint upto it.

Stodgy · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2008, 07:25 PM »

I have the Revenge on my bike - it's awesome now I've set the fooker up correctly!

The Demolition is supposed to be excellent, everyone I know with one

And I just installed a Primo E Brake to a customers bike today and they are real postive and grippy too - light as well. Good price too.

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2008, 07:26 PM »

stick in the spokes

lodge · « **Reply #6 on:** October 29, 2008, 07:40 PM »

These may be not as pricey as i thought sure they used to be silly money just seen em for 60 so similar to Fly but they do have sealed bearing pivots.
Gets pricey when you run two brakes though which i'm guessing you do.

harris · « **Reply #7 on:** October 29, 2008, 07:42 PM »

just had a read up on them powerfull babys look solid and might give a pair

a go.

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #8 on:** October 29, 2008, 07:54 PM »

They're pretty

Stodgy · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:12 PM »

Got one on my UK Bike Co and it certainly works...even with Pete's fat arse on Monday it was stopping him for tyre taps.

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #10 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:16 PM »

Now I would have though in this day and age, that any U brake that doesn't flex and runs on bearings instead of bushes must be a step on from the good ole AD/Hombre.

If they ain't, then you're better off sticking with the £10 old trusty that definately works?

oldschool rider · « **Reply #11 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:28 PM »

DEMOLITION VULCAN

Stodgy · « **Reply #12 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:34 PM »

There are loads of great brakes around, all should work good as long as you set them up correctly.

So, it depends on budget...my recommendations:

£10-£20 - Dia Compe AD990/Hombre/Whatever!
£20-£30 - Primo E Brake
£30-£40 - Dia Compe CNC
£40-£50 - Demolition
£50-£70 - Revenge, Fly or Proper (but my money would go on the Revenge)

kev-s · « **Reply #13 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:38 PM »

i used to run a revenge brake and they work ok but look cheap as they basicly use all dia compe hardware which is a shame as when u pay £70 for a brake u expect them not too have parts from other manufactuers on them all in imo of course

i now run a fly brake with kool stop supra 2 blocks, the brake is excellent, no flex, good looking and if u run the blocks the opposite way round to what is shown on them then the braking is awsome infact it works better than the hope mono 4 pot hydrolic disc brake on my mtb

Stodgy · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:43 PM »

I agree with you Kev - they are a bit disappointing in terms of the DC hardware and the side-on view (the best angle is face on like the pic above).

Got to admit, biggest bang for buck have got to be the Primo E Brake and the Demolition.

kev-s · « **Reply #15 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:51 PM »

yeah i forgot about the side view, due to the bearings they are quite bulky looking from the side

subversion · « **Reply #16 on:** October 30, 2008, 02:25 PM »

I set up a Suelo on my mates flat bike & it was far too powerful! just a bit snatchy but we swapped out the stock pads for some Odyssey pads & it made it into a wholy different experience. You still have the sure footed lock up when you need it but the modulation is far better. Looking for a pair of slim by 4's for mine now

Not seen anyone running the Propers yet but all those holes in them don't float my boat...

lodge · « **Reply #17 on:** November 08, 2008, 08:31 PM »

I have just set up my new bike i had intended fitting two proper brakes with there clear pads as I'm running anno rims, I like a fat tyre on the rear but the proper brake fouled the tyre so i fitted a Fly brake with the proper pads as the fly has much more clearance.

My problem now is that the brakes are just too good to the point where i have lost my tricks as the slightest dab of the brakes locks the wheels and i am used to feathering the brake on rolling tricks.

Should I leave them and try and get used to them (there obviously awesome for some tricks) or should i change the blocks as i suspect this is wear the problem is.
Can anyone recommend a block that works on anno rims but wont be as severe as the proper blocks.

Sorry Dan i know this was your thread but thought it was a good place to post this.

harris · « **Reply #18 on:** November 08, 2008, 08:33 PM »

tis cool all helpfull as im looking into the propers how fats the back tyre on yours

lodge · « **Reply #19 on:** November 08, 2008, 08:41 PM »

2.1 KHE mac also tried an Oddy aitken 2.1.

harris · « **Reply #20 on:** November 08, 2008, 08:43 PM »

cool i run 1.9 so should clear

lodge · « **Reply #21 on:** November 11, 2008, 03:28 PM »

Dan, not had much luck with the Propers, I have explained the situation with the rear although fine if your running thin tyre, The proper's are not really ideal for a front brake as you can see from these pics check the cable angle.

Bettyswallocks · « **Reply #22 on:** November 11, 2008, 10:38 PM »

Steve have you tried 'toeing in' the pads on the fly brake, makes em bite less severe and squak less...

Although i forgot to do this when i swapped frames...

lodge · « **Reply #23 on:** November 11, 2008, 10:42 PM »

Quote from: Bettyswallocks on November 11, 2008, 10:38 PM

Steve have you tried 'toeing in' the pads on the fly brake, makes em bite less severe and squak less...

Although i forgot to do this when i swapped frames...

No but please explain mark.

Bettyswallocks · « **Reply #24 on:** November 11, 2008, 10:53 PM »

Undo the pads and re-tighten with a ten pence piece under the trailing end of the pad with the brake pulled on (i think the trailing end) and tighten em back down, stops the squealing and takes the edge off the bite...

Someone will correct me if i'm wrong on which way round (leading or trailing edge of the pad)

Author Topic: new school brakes (Read 2448 times)

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Bettyswallocks

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