Mountain Bike Brake system

[AndreZA]

Johan, the only thing that concerns me is the Warrantee.

 

"This warranty does not apply where a Silverback bicycle has been modified in any way from its original specifications."

 

So that means you can not even change the grips or replace the tyres.

 

 

[Johan Olivier]

Mampara,

 

I understand your concern, but in any case in all theory any brand only warrant their frames and parts unique to the brand.  All the other importers of parts warrant the rest.

 

That part I cleared up already.  So I can chp and change actually if the shop allows me.  That is why I can ask this question of what I need to change.

 

You should really check out this Silverback website.  They even have a feature that you can tell them of your dream bike. 

[Johan Olivier]

Ok.  Lets forget about Price and Brand.  Brake systems over all.  What is the general preference?

Manufacturer and model.  It might be V-Brake, Disc Brake Mech, or Disc Hydraulic.

 

[AndreZA]

Ok.  Lets forget about Price and Brand.  Brake systems over all.  What is the general preference?

Manufacturer and model.  It might be V-Brake' date=' Disc Brake Mech, or Disc Hydraulic.

 

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Avid hydraulics.

 

 

[Racer X]

Hope Mini Mono Pro's, best brake on the market, the lighetst too.

[Racer X]

Shimano XTR V-Brake looks like this

 

Nah shimano V's suck, the palleogram, (think that is spelt right), gets all screwed up in the mud and sticks up. Best V's on the market are Avid Single Digit Ultimate or if you have the money, Extralite ones. 

[SwissVan]

Ok.  Lets forget about Price and Brand.  Brake systems over all.  What is the general preference?

Manufacturer and model.  It might be V-Brake' date=' Disc Brake Mech, or Disc Hydraulic.

 

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If you are making a one off investement and not prepared to lash out $ to upgrade the bike in the future (the brakes system) stick with the Tektro V brakes over the mechanical Disks.

 

Tektro = great v brakes,  but if you decide to upgrade to a hydraulic disk later then you will need to buy new disk compatible hubs/wheels as well as the brake system.

 

Mechanical disks = medicore performance (for disks) and not much better than the Tektro v's, but the phoenix comes with a shimano disk friendly hub so you will not have to buy new hubs/wheels WHEN you do upgrade to a hydraulic disk.

 

 

 

 

[AndreZA]

Ok.  Lets forget about Price and Brand.  Brake systems over all.  What is the general preference?

Manufacturer and model.  It might be V-Brake' date=' Disc Brake Mech, or Disc Hydraulic.

 

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If you are making a one off investement and not prepared to lash out $ to upgrade the bike in the future (the brakes system) stick with the Tektro V brakes over the mechanical Disks.

 

Tektro = great v brakes,  but if you decide to upgrade to a hydraulic disk later then you will need to buy new disk compatible hubs/wheels as well as the brake system.

 

Mechanical disks = medicore performance (for disks) and not much better than the Tektro v's, but the phoenix comes with a shimano disk friendly hub so you will not have to buy new hubs/wheels WHEN you do upgrade to a hydraulic disk.

 

 

 

 

Some manufacturers already spec their entry level bikes with disc ready hubs. How much more does it cost? Their savvy proberbly is if the frame is already disc ready, why not make the wheels aswell.

 

 

[Johan Olivier]

OK.

Now that I got your attention.  Thanks for your replies to my topic I set up.

I'm really the Product Manager for Silverback, this was just a test to see if some one responds.  If there are any question regarding technicalities on our product, please don't hesitate to ask.  Any feedback may it be good or not so good is welcome. 

Thank you again for the great response.

 

Cheers

[RockCoach]

I feel so used...   oh wait, I didn't respond.

 

 

[SwissVan]

OK.

Now that I got your attention.  Thanks for your replies to my topic I set up.

I'm really the Product Manager for Silverback' date=' this was just a test to see if some one responds.  If there are any question regarding technicalities on our product, please don't hesitate to ask.  Any feedback may it be good or not so good is welcome. 

Thank you again for the great response.

 

Cheers

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Abused and used - trying to boost hits on your website?

 

So Mr Silverback Product Manager owbout stopping with the maniacly disk brake krap on your bikes?

 

 

 

[Johan Olivier]

Ouch!  That hurt, but I expcted a reply like that sooner than later.  At least I came clean.

Any feedback on brake system from your side?