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I have a GB436" frame with dedicated magura mounts (4 bolt). Would I
gain anything using a brake booster or would it be overkill?
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Not sure about unicycles, but I just got my mod and when I apply the
maggies, each of the stays moves out a half inch. Worth it in that
application. Probably so in unicycles.
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No need with a GB4 frame. You don't put enough force on the brake to
really flex the frame. I don't have a booster on my GB4 36" uni, and I
see absolutely no reason to put one on.
The boosters are handy for the other style of Magura brake mount. The
single post style brake mount (as used for v-brakes). With that type of
mount the booster is nice because it keeps the brake pads from pivoting
in towards the wheel. The booster can also be useful if you have a
particularly wiggly frame that flexes a lot when the brake is applied.
The GB4 frames are not wiggly and don't need a booster.
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Not to mention you'd have to find some longer bolts. Further, the heads
are recessed, so a booster isn't going to sit on the mount very well.
Obviously I agree with JC. 😄
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