Any reason magura rim brakes seem so popular on euro trekkng bikes?

e.g.:
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/rose-activa-pro-iii-566251/aid:566253

http://www.fahrradmanufaktur.de/bikes/expedition/2013-tx-800-shimano-deore-xt-30-gang/

http://www.santosbikes.com/index.php/en/travelmaster-26-alu

Last time I used such things was back in the early 90’s

Low to zero maintenance, very powerful, can change pads with no tools, light.

relatively cheap, more effective than v’s, fine for use on road/cyclepaths, low maintenance and allow ‘odd’ cable routing.

Ridiculous EU subsidies have led to a hydraulic rim brake mountain?

I dont know, but I want a pair if anyone has some cheap.

I still use them on my SS – in the dry they are as good as discs, and easier to maintain. Once set up properly they hardly need to be touched.

I noticed this too; as to why? Dunno- confused!! Can they be lower maintenance than V brakes?

Can they be lower maintenance than V brakes?

yes, as above, change pads without tools when they wear out but the rest will last the life of the bike with no maintenance.

seems perhaps best all roudn compromise option for these bikes.. had my eye on a TX-800

As above, like a very good set of V’s but with less maintnetance than discs.

They aren’t light though.

I love ’em.
Linear pad movement unlike Vs or cantis, with the exception of bleeding you don’t need any tools once they are set up; there’s a thumb wheel for pad adjustment (to compensate wear) and the pads just pull on and off.
Power and feel are awesome, the calipers are effectively working on a 26″ rotor.
If rain/mud was not an issue I would have these over discs every time.

Lordy, that Rose Activia Pro is a seriously nice bike. Me likey, me want. 🙂

Peter:

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/products/bikes/trekkingtravel-bikes/

Yeah, I’ve been looking mate. I’m impressed. The Activia Pro 2 has 11sp Alfine, dynamo lights and hydraulic discs. It’s pretty much perfect for what I need – Touring towing a trailer, commuting, leisure riding, shopping with the trailer.

I’m seriously toying with having a big bike swap about and getting one of those.

Pete,

I think I still pefer the VSF TX-800 to the Rose bikes, though Rose look neat.

Si

The Activia Pro 2 has 11sp Alfine, dynamo lights and…

Just a shame it sounds like a yoghurt.

LOL!!! 😆

If youncan’t fit disks they are the next best option

If youncan’t fit disks they are the next best option

Yer odd for the Rose bikes they fit discs to their lower spec less expeditiony bikers but maguras on the exped bikes.

discs get bent.

Yes. And so do wheels, a LOT easier than discs do being as you ride on them….! 🙂

Personally I’ve bent at least slightly pretty much every wheel I’ve ever used, but I’ve never bent a disc

Personally I’ve bent at least slightly pretty much every wheel I’ve ever used, but I’ve never bent a disc

yes, but is this also true for normal sized people?