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Rotors - I'm running 2.3s with my T4V4, I see the Trickstuff DH rotors are 2.05. Will the 2.3s work? Non point if they are going to be sub-optimal on such expensive brakes IMO. I might have been tempted to spring for the Trickstuffs if they are good, but think they only do 6 bolt and my hubs are centrelock
Will 2.3 work on TS brakes? Mine use 2.25 (intend) ones, no issues. Also a 2mm set of discs, equally fine
run a centre lock adapter on one wheelset too, again, no issues.
Cheers, yeah, that's what I meant. I think one review said the Maximas have quite a long dead stroke so thicker rotors might help with that?
The other thing to consider is the age of the caliper design on trickstuff. I think it might predate the move to 2.3mm rotors.
Yeah, it's a pretty old design now. Tom says no issue though so I'll give them a try
Finally got them.mounted up, annoyingly the front caliper watched the spider of the TRP floating rotor, spacing it off means you don't get full pad to rotor contact. Also need to adjust the bleed as the 2.3s are wider than the caliper is designed for so think I'll bite the bullet and get some 2mm.
Any recommendations? Shimano XT any good these days? Galfer Wave? Centrelock hubs and don't want adaptors. Also don't want to spend mega money so Hopes (which may also clash) and Galfer Shark are out. These brakes are getting to be less of a bargain! Have have Magura MDP before but the rivets loosen and they rattle
Photo just cos
Sorry @mboy - I missed this, it's a Starling Beady Little Eye - due end of the month. Will be built as an XC/Marathon bike initially. I'm sure I'll add some pictures etc once it's here and built up.
Also don't want to spend mega money
I think that ship might have sailed 🙂
Also don't want to spend mega money
I think that ship might have sailed 🙂
@davosaurusrex, have you considered getting the Trickstuff rotors? I think they're about £35 each at Saddleback which doesn't feel too bad valie.
I probably would but 6 bolt only
I've been on Tech4 V4 for a few weeks... and... OMG, Hope have really raised their game. It would take a lot of convincing for me to buy any other brake at the same price, never mind at a higher price.
Yep, agree with the above. I just got a set of tech 4 v4 brakes, and they're pretty good, the best brakes I have tried.
I have tried shimano 4 pot xt, magura Mt 7, magura Mt 5, sram code rsc, hope tech 3 e4.
The old tech 3 e4 brakes from hope were useless, but these tech4 v4 are v good, would recommend.
I haven't tried the trickstuff brakes, but they'd have to be stupidly good to be worth paying the extra over the hopes for.
@davosaurusrex Magura do 2mm rotors in centrelock. I think Merlin have floating or non floating and some have a hole you can fix Magura’s magnet into if that is a consideration.
Edit: I’ve been happy with them but only used six bolt versions, can’t think it makes much difference though. BUT just saw you’d discounted the floating version, I’ve only used non floaters
I have both hope tech 4 e4 and ts direttissima, the hopes are fantastic especially for the money, the e4 have a slightly crisper initial bite over the v4 but lose a bit of top end power (rode my mates v4 first before buying)
I just don't like the lever on the tech 4 it's not terrible but there already redesigning it for later this year and will be available as a after part
The trickstuff direttissima are a whole different ball game people spend 3/4 k or more on a weeks sunshine then critique me for buying a pair of brakes costing £1100 but honestly the feel of the brakes is superb and power is extraordinary in the way it's delivered.
They feel as luxurious as there price tag .
Got two rides on the Maximas now. Was on Tech 4 V4s beforehand and whilst they are very powerful with good modulation, IMO the Trickstuff are on another level entirely, they are sublime. If you haven't tried them and can't afford /justify the (insane) money, if you get the opportunity I strongly suggest you don't as they will ruin all other brakes for you!
Disclaimer - other premium German brakes may have a similar effect