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Magura hs33s on a Kona Phd

  • 17-08-2009 02:50PM
    #1
    birofunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭


    Hey,

    I ride a Kona Phd http://www.konabikes.co.uk/2k7bikes/phd_2k7.php

    I mainly use the bike for commuting and some weekend riding. I'm thinking of upgrading the brakes becuase the avids require alot of maintaince and are always coming loose. Basically i'd like something stronger, more reliable and if it looks as sweet as the hs-33 that's a bonus.

    My question is do you guys think it's a good idea. Would there be compatability issues? You never really see commuter/road/hybrids with hydraullic rim brakes. Is that because they are too heavy/expensive?

    Looking forward to hearing your thoughts
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  • #2
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    I don't think I would bother.


  • #3
    kona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,522 ✭✭✭kona


    birofunk wrote: »
    Hey,

    I ride a Kona Phd http://www.konabikes.co.uk/2k7bikes/phd_2k7.php

    I mainly use the bike for commuting and some weekend riding. I'm thinking of upgrading the brakes becuase the avids require alot of maintaince and are always coming loose. Basically i'd like something stronger, more reliable and if it looks as sweet as the hs-33 that's a bonus.

    My question is do you guys think it's a good idea. Would there be compatability issues? You never really see commuter/road/hybrids with hydraullic rim brakes. Is that because they are too heavy/expensive?

    Looking forward to hearing your thoughts

    The hydraulic rim brakes will eat your rims unless you keep them spotless.

    Id imagine your problem ha more to do with poor maintenance than with the actual brakes. Do you get the bike fixed in a shop?

    I wouldnt bother.


  • #4
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,960 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    kona wrote: »
    The hydraulic rim brakes will eat your rims unless you keep them spotless.

    really can't say i've ever noticed increased rim wear athough I dont offroad as much as I used to

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #5
    kona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,522 ✭✭✭kona


    ednwireland wrote: »
    really can't say i've ever noticed increased rim wear athough I dont offroad as much as I used to

    I have, they eat rims. I had one explode on me when i went to put air in it, have replaced a few rims too on bikes using them, they really eat into them when there is dirt on the pads. Although for a commuter you should be fine.

    pretty good brakes though.

    But Id imagine in the OPs case his brakes just need to be adjusted correctley.


  • #6
    birofunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭birofunk


    hey thanks for the comments guys

    @kona i try and maintain the bike myself , so i haven't got it fixed in any shops (apart from an inital service) it's been awhile now though so i probably should drop it into a shop


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