OX-Brake (LHRB)

[typeone]

new player in the LHRB market with a mechanical solution... interesting.

OX-Brake (LHRB)

[OreoGaborio]

Hm. Looks amazingly simple. One of those "why didn't anyone think of that before?" kinda designs.

[SVRACER01]

no 2003 300exc listed.

[Chippertheripper]

You got a cheater clutch yet? Having a lhrb doesn't seem all that advantageous without one.

[SVRACER01]

not yet, but i havent quite got the knack of operating the rear brake well while standing, especially when going downhill if i need to check my speed. this may help with that with that even without the rekluse. they are a little pricey. i think this is all i need: KTM 250/300 SX/XC/XC-W ('99-'05) - Rekluse Motor Sports Store
or this: Rekluse Motor Sports z-Start Pro Clutch KTM 250/300/380 99-03
ill be honest i dont know what i need or the difference between them. theres another option thats like $800 as well

[typeone]

i still think having a LHRB without a cheater can work... i'd like something like this just for a little drag when needed

[maxim_X]

I prefer the Zstart, but different strokes, ya know? I saw these recently on the interweb, seems simple and easy. I haven't heard anything first hand though.

[Paul_E_D]

Rear brakes on steep downhills is a bad idea anyway. Dragging it a little in tight turns and ruts is about all it's good for.

[Chippertheripper]

The a start is definitely the more rugged offering. The ring used to be a cheap way in. I had one for a couple years, but it's pretty shot. It still works, it just makes a bunch of rattling noise because the aluminum is a bit worn and stretched, and lots of the friction material is worn off.
I have yet to install the z-start.

[maxim_X]

I'm constantly on the rear brake during steep downhills. Maybe it's a different experience?

[Paul_E_D]

I know that everyone has different approaches, and both brakes are usually best, but think about a steep downhill. Which wheel has any weight on it? What happens on a steep when the rear locks up? I do drag it on some steeps, but better speed and control comes from good front brake modulation. The rear is often in the air, or close enough.

[nhbubba]

Am I doing it wrong? I slide all the way back on down hills and weight the rear a lot. I also try to use the brake a lot on down-hills.

I was also using the brake a lot today on the ice. Very difficult to modulate while wearing heavy dirt boots. Several times I stalled the bikes getting carried away.

I feel like a LHRB is something I might really like.

[Chippertheripper]

Yes, you're doing it wrong. Too much brake = slow.

[nhbubba]

What does face planting in the woods = ?

[Paul_E_D]

Why not learn how to use the foot brake?

[Chippertheripper]

What does face planting in the woods = ?

Stopped.

[csmutty]

Why not learn how to use the foot brake?

I think he's just excited that he doesn't have to start a thread about it lol.

[Rada]

You kids and your fancy new fangled clutches and brakes. When I was a kid and riding in the woods we had 2 strokes and hand clutches..... Lol

[Chippertheripper]

Yea hh, that's where I'm at. I'd like one cheater device though.
Obviously there's a market for this stuff, even for lifetime wood ticks.

[breakdirt916]

What does face planting in the woods = ?

me









F steep rocky downhill sections!

number of days since new graphics installed: #2

number of days since new graphics all scratched up from rocks: #1

[OreoGaborio]

Am I doing it wrong?

Yes, you're doing it wrong. Too much brake = slow.

What does face planting in the woods = ?

Stopped.

omg I just lost it

[OreoGaborio]

number of days since new graphics installed: #2

You must live in California.

[breakdirt916]

yes sir...and now they have a scratch, so time to order new ones

[csmutty]

You should probably just order a new bike...

[breakdirt916]

agreed...maybe multiple ones...maybe a rokon