http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: Magura brakes - Recent Posts en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:25:19 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272970 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:25:09 +0000 gembo 272970@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@iwrats go and get them to blow air in your eye etc. Then if it is just plus one try national gallery shop. About £12 for their specs but nice frames. This is what happened to me at around same time my dad started wearing reading specs. Starts with writing getting smaller on packets then it is the slippery slope - holding your phone at armslength etc. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272961 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:43:10 +0000 unhurt 272961@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Who needs a tailored <em>prescription</em> anyway?</p> <p>"I bought a pair of reading glasses from the supermarket" - unusual title choice but I think it might sell. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272958 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:26:18 +0000 I were right about that saddle 272958@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My eyes are fine I just can't see. I don't need an expert. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272940 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:13:12 +0000 unhurt 272940@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Opticians classed with massage therapists? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272934 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:01:40 +0000 I were right about that saddle 272934@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Also, to effect this repair I bought a pair of reading glasses from the supermarket. I have reached that age. The grave beckons.</p> <p>#DeliberateAutobiography </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272920 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:08:48 +0000 Frenchy 272920@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>like a cat being blow-torched</em></p> <p>#AccidentalAutobiography </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272917 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:26:06 +0000 unhurt 272917@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That noise is USEFUL. Especially if your bell is out of action. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272913 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:12:50 +0000 I were right about that saddle 272913@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A: Let me see...does it make a noise like a cat being blow-torched every time it's used....nope. Hydraulic. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272906 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:33:53 +0000 unhurt 272906@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Q: Is your front disc brake a mechanical or a hydraulic disc brake? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272902 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:21:46 +0000 I were right about that saddle 272902@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Blueth</p> <p>Perfectly possible. Looking at the front (which is a disc brake...don't ask) I think I have a sticky piston there too. Same age as the rear brake, so no surprise. Silicone spray's a good idea. I do have silicone grease somewhere but it's hard to use outwith a full caliper overhaul.</p> <p>@arrelcat</p> <p>Ooooh, first generation VFRs are lovely. Always found braided hoses a bit sharp for my liking though. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272899 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:15:24 +0000 Arellcat 272899@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>I'm lucky in that I taught myself to do a caliper service on a Honda VFR800</em></p> <p>My first-gen VFR750 only had anti-dive on the fork, and it didn't really work. Braided lines helped somewhat though. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272898 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:15:10 +0000 Blueth 272898@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I find, with any hydraulic brake, that it pays to remove the caliper then the pads, occasionally and carefully use silicon spray on the pistons after pushing them out a bit and cleaning them up. </p> <p>This not only lubricates the pistons and seals but also reduces the ability of dirt to stick.</p> <p>It should be possible to do this with rim brakes, given care. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-272877 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:03:00 +0000 I were right about that saddle 272877@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ain't many Magura rim brake users around Edinburgh which is a pity because they are rather good. Thing is though, like all hydraulic kit they frighten people. Pity, because they're actually really easy to work on. </p> <p>After three winters I finally had a piston seize solid. </p> <p>All it needed was the other piston clamped in place and a wee squeeze on the lever to break it loose from whatever cack was jamming it. But it wouldn't retract. Caked-on cack.</p> <p>So I pumped it out as far as it would go and polished the piston surface with Autosol on a Q-tip. Job done. (That's <em>Autosol</em> without an 'n'.)</p> <p>I'm lucky in that I taught myself to do a caliper service on a Honda VFR800 which has <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_VFR800#Dual_combined_braking_system_(DCBS)">a brake system based on cabalistic</a> rather than hydraulic principals, so nothing on a bicycle is too daunting. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-208566 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:27:43 +0000 eastsidebikes 208566@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We have some experience with them at Eastside as well. Give us a call if you would like to book.</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Iain </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-208411 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 09:59:53 +0000 LaidBack 208411@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Pedals near Tollcross have tackled a few. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15919#post-208398 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 23:48:15 +0000 crt8 208398@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Does anyone know of a mechanic who has some experience with Magura hydraulic rim brakes? I need mine looked at. Thanks. </p>