Wheel removal with Magura HS-33 brakes

mgrant · 2004-04-09, 02:24 AM

I recently got a unicycle with brakes. They are the Magura HS-33 model. One complaint I have about the brakes is that I have to remove one side to take the wheel off.

I was reading the technical manual for the brakes and noticed that they appear to have quick release features for bicycles.

Can someone explain for me if this is a possibility on my unicycle? Right now there is a bracket that has two bolts holding the brake to the frame. The brake bosses have two threaded holes that the bracket attaches to.

The frame in question is a KH24.

Thanks for any advice.

-mg

gbarnes · 2004-04-09, 02:30 AM

The QR you described is only for cantilever or V-brake type studs.

I usually just deflate the tire and pinch it to get it through the brake pads.

Sofa · 2004-04-09, 02:32 AM

if you had one brake boss on each side like bikes, you could have the quick release. because you have a 2 post set up, you (i'm almost positive) can't have the quick release feature.

I have two quick releases on my bike brake, two flips of switches, and my brakes are completely off.

For this reason, any uni i have with a brake will have this setup, not the post mount

forget_your_life · 2004-04-09, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sofa
For this reason, any uni i have with a brake will have this setup, not the post mount

thats fine as long as your cool with a slightly heavier and more flexy brake.the two bolt pattern comes off with a 5mm wrench pretty fast imo.

U-Turn · 2004-04-09, 03:22 AM

George is on the money. Just deflate the tire and you're good to go.

nathan · 2004-04-09, 03:38 AM

I've used both types and even without the quick-release feature, I vastly prefer the two-bolt type. It is so much nicer. Just take one side off (takes 10 seconds) or deflate the tire. Putting it back on takes maybe a minute since you have to adjust and get it just right. The design is so clean and works so well. I've also found that this is something I rarely have to do. Using the Gazz I just don't get flats (well, maybe once a year).

---Nathan

Sofa · 2004-04-09, 03:54 AM

hmmm, all valid points...you win (plus it looks a lot cleaner, i suppose)

nathan · 2004-04-09, 04:50 AM

I didn't even mention the booster issue...

2004-04-09, 02:24 AM	#1
mgrant Ever hoping for the best! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Pleasant Grove, UT USA Posts: 376	Wheel removal with Magura HS-33 brakes I recently got a unicycle with brakes. They are the Magura HS-33 model. One complaint I have about the brakes is that I have to remove one side to take the wheel off. I was reading the technical manual for the brakes and noticed that they appear to have quick release features for bicycles. Can someone explain for me if this is a possibility on my unicycle? Right now there is a bracket that has two bolts holding the brake to the frame. The brake bosses have two threaded holes that the bracket attaches to. The frame in question is a KH24. Thanks for any advice. -mg __________________ The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older, shorter of breath, and one day closer to death. michael_j_grant (at) yahoo (dot) com Gallery: http://tinyurl.com/34my5c

2004-04-09, 02:30 AM	#2
gbarnes www.gb4mfg.com Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Denver, CO Age: 31 Posts: 472	The QR you described is only for cantilever or V-brake type studs. I usually just deflate the tire and pinch it to get it through the brake pads. __________________ George C. Barnes IV http://www.gb4mfg.com/

2004-04-09, 02:32 AM	#3
Sofa you - pee - dee Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: London, Ontario Age: 38 Posts: 3,202	if you had one brake boss on each side like bikes, you could have the quick release. because you have a 2 post set up, you (i'm almost positive) can't have the quick release feature. I have two quick releases on my bike brake, two flips of switches, and my brakes are completely off. For this reason, any uni i have with a brake will have this setup, not the post mount __________________ Happy Life Day

2004-04-09, 03:22 AM	#5
U-Turn Small fish, small pond Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 54 Posts: 3,420	George is on the money. Just deflate the tire and you're good to go. __________________ Weep in the dojo... laugh on the battlefield. -- Dave Stockton

2004-04-09, 03:54 AM	#7
Sofa you - pee - dee Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: London, Ontario Age: 38 Posts: 3,202	hmmm, all valid points...you win (plus it looks a lot cleaner, i suppose) __________________ Happy Life Day

2004-04-09, 03:38 AM	#6
nathan BIG rides: 24"/36" on/off road Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Los Gatos, California Posts: 1,462	I've used both types and even without the quick-release feature, I vastly prefer the two-bolt type. It is so much nicer. Just take one side off (takes 10 seconds) or deflate the tire. Putting it back on takes maybe a minute since you have to adjust and get it just right. The design is so clean and works so well. I've also found that this is something I rarely have to do. Using the Gazz I just don't get flats (well, maybe once a year). ---Nathan

2004-04-09, 04:50 AM	#8
nathan BIG rides: 24"/36" on/off road Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Los Gatos, California Posts: 1,462	I didn't even mention the booster issue...

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