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I know that for many people Magura hydraulic rims brakes were a step that was bypassed but has anyone here experience, especially with regard to their effectiveness compared with V's. Just thinking of modifying a hybrid.
Well worth it I think, a bit of a pain to fit but work great.
I ran Magura Racelines from about 1998 until about a year ago-the same pair. They are easy to set up, easy to service and have bags of power. I used to look at my GT Zaskar frame flex when I pulled them on. I would go as far as saying they are as good as discs (in the dry), without the heat build up.
Need frame braces then??
Now I need to find some cheap. 😀
Had frame braces, firstly the carbon ones then the Evolution Adaptors Evo II, still had some flex!!
Dependant on what you get, I have a carrier bag with my old set and spares in if you want anything let me know.
Got a set on my comuter due to lack of disc mounts.
Huge step up over V's. Been reliable so far, and they were S/H a year ago from Fleabay. Eat pads though. Also, best if you have nice wide rims. And don't even think of a set without the boosters.
used to ride a lot of trials so had to have the obligitory racelines - and in other - nicer colours later on - always lusted after some johhny t's in rd.
not as powerful as v brakes but the feeling makes them worth it.
imagine v brake with no cable stretch and your almost there.
i wouldn't bother upgrading from a v on a hybrid really.
Just to play really. Want something different . dt5714 pm sent
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Matt
I just got a set of HS11s for twenty quid from eBay for my Dawes singlespeed. They seem to be a doddle to fit and set up, the removal mechanism means that you're not dogged by tyre clearance problems like you are with Vs, and they seem much more effective - almost as good as discs. The lever is pretty much the same as my Louises. I think the pad longevity depends a bit on what compound you get as I've heard conflicting things.