|   Deore Hydros or LousieFR: Better choice? | ChrisFromNYC
Dec 11, 2003 6:15 PM | | hey all. I have too decide between the deore hydros and magira louiseFR discs for my hardtail. i can get either one for the same price so im really looking for wchich is a btter brake regarding power, modulation, durabilty etc....not value. They will be on a balfa minuteman with a 03 supert 24/26 et-up for drops/fr and stair gaps-no real big mountain DH. thanks |
| LousieFR: Better choice! | krash_RM7
Dec 11, 2003 9:53 PM | | I have a friend with an RM7 that put the Louise FR on his bike; they have a great feel to them, modulation is good, and you get good response with not much effort (ie power without crankin' down on em'). Personally I like them and would go with them over the Deore. |
| LousieFR: Better choice | logs
Dec 12, 2003 9:15 AM | | Yep. |
| LousieFR: Better choice | Pat T.®
Dec 12, 2003 10:20 AM | | I just got my new '04's, they look and feel sweet, they'll get bolted up this weekend. And I am going to be running the 210mm front rotor and 180mm rear, I'll let ya know how they feel. My only concerne right now is if the 210mm rotor is too big, the 190mm on my Gustav's has tons of power so I am sure this be similar. The new calipers are really nice too. One thing I like about the new FR's is all the choices you have for rotors, 210, 190, 180, 160mm on the front and 190, 180, 160mm on the rear. |
| LousieFR: Better choice | knollybikes.com
Dec 12, 2003 11:02 AM | | Hey Pat:
Just installed a set of the 04s Louise FRs with dual 180 rotors and have run them for a few rides. Gotta say I was pretty impressed, especially considering the price.
The levers have excellent feel and are very solid. I don't like the fact that they're not split clamp, but that is really less of a big deal now that most people are using clamp on grips.
Power with the 180 rotors is sufficient in the rear, but slightly lacking on the front for someone my size (200#, and ya, I'm on the brakes too much!). I am really keen to get the 210 on the front to get that extra 15% stopping power. Of course, they have Magura's excellent modulation.
No, a 210 rotor is NOT too big. I have a 210 front rotor on my 2004 gustavs on one of my bikes and it is just awesome.
Differences between the Gustav and the Louise FR:
Stopping power: no contest - the Gustav is rediculously powerful as we all know. The Louise FR with the 180 is probably suitable for a lighter rider than me, but will most likely be ok with the 210 rotor (should be about the same as the 8" Hayes brake).
Modulation: Both are typical Magura - meaning that there is very good modulation.
Lever Feel: I like the compactness of the Louise FR and the fact that the lever doesn't "flop around" in the body like the Gustav does. I also find the Gustav stock levers to be a bit on the long side.
Fade: I did some repeated hard stops down Mtn. Highway, and the Louise FR did show a bit of fade. The Gustav doesn't at all.
So, basically between the Gustav and the LouiseFR:
Gustav: get if you're big, need maximum braking with excellent modulation, and have a budget about twice as big as the louiseFR.
LouiseFR: Get if you're lighterweight or not riding super continuously steep trails (or at least have the 210 rotor). Also, it is an excellent value.
I think that most riders would be more than happy with the LouiseFR from a performance catagory. Those that require/want absolutely massive stopping power should think about something like the Gustav.
Noel Buckley
www.knollybikes.com |
| Well that is good to know | Pat T.®
Dec 12, 2003 12:49 PM | | I plan on a second frame, but the FR's will go on the Pipeline for the time being, then I'll be able to swap parts back and forth once I do get one. Ya'll need to come down so I can see the V-Tach....mebbe take it for a spinaroonie..... the second frame may have to wait till I get one of these though ;o) |
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