What disc brakes? (Survey)

will1991
will1991 Posts: 164
edited March 2008 in The Crudcatcher
Hi Guys

I am carrying out a project towards my A level business qualification and am basing my study on mountain bike hydraulic disc brakes.

I would really appreciate it if you would take the time to fill out my questionnaire, it would be greatly appreciated.

The questionnaire can be completed at: http://FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurv ... 59g1404376

Many Thanks

Will

(PS, please feel free to send it on to your other riding budies!)
Will

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  • linky no worky.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Or if you don't want to download something of the net use this.

    Questionnaire on Hydraulic Disc Brakes


    This is a questionnaire about what people look for in a hydraulic disc brake designed for use on cross country or trail bike. I am carrying it out to aid my research towards my A Level business project, so I would appreciate it if you would take the time to fill it out. Many Thanks.

    Please make your choice by deleting the inappropriate answers. If there is anything that you do not understand, please leave it and carry on. Once completed, please email the finished questionnaire to me at ‘vf.wfarnsworth@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk’.


    1. Do you use…

    · Hydraulic Disc Brakes
    · Cable Disc Brakes
    · Rim Brakes

    2. What do you look for when buying a hydraulic disc brake system?

    · Low weight
    · Exceptional Power and modulation
    · Exceptional power with a more on/off feel
    · Good looks

    3. What is your preferred rotor size combination (mm) (front, rear)?

    · 160/140
    · 160/160
    · 180/160
    · 180/180
    · 180+

    3. In terms of mounts, would you prefer…

    · An I.S. only option
    · A Hayes style mount with adapter to convert to an I.S. mount

    4. How much would you be prepared to spend on a front and rear set of disc brakes?

    · Less than £120
    · £120 - £150
    · £150 – £200
    · £200 - £250
    · £250 - £350
    · More than £350

    5. Would you prefer brake pads which offer…

    · Long life and excellent all weather braking
    · More power and lower heat generation

    6. Would you prefer a…

    · Wavy rotor
    · Round rotor

    7. Do you look for a brake with…

    · Lots of adjustment such as bit point adjust
    · Few adjustments, keeping it simple

    8. Which colour would you prefer a brake to be?

    · Red
    · Silver
    · Black
    · Gold
    · Other

    9. Is there a brake which you are particularly fond of? (please just type below)
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  • Papa Smurf
    Papa Smurf Posts: 776
    The link doesn't work because you've put a ' at either end. Take those off and Bob's your uncle.
  • will1991
    will1991 Posts: 164
    Thanks for the tip Papa Smurf, it's now sorted.

    And thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the questionnaire, every completed questionnaire is a real help, so please carry on and send it to all your biking friends!

    Thanks again

    Will
    Will
  • LingfieldXC
    LingfieldXC Posts: 134
    Just did it,
    I'm just doing my business studies project at the moment too. Allmost finished. Not long now eh.
    Your'e never alone with schizophrenia.