Newbie question about disk brakes
Giraffoto
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Why are the brake mounts different on the forks and the frame? The calipers seem to be identical fore and aft (Avid BB5s) but the back one goes on an adapter to fit it to the frame - is there a good reason for this, or is it just an old habit that the manufacturer (Specialized in this case) is taking some time to kick? Also when people change the size of their disk rotors, how do they then get the caliper to move out the extra 10mm or so?
A belated apology for the spate of various newbie questions - I've given my new MTB its first major overhaul (remove, clean, lubricate and re-attach everything with mud on it) and I'm coming across bits of technology that are new to me
A belated apology for the spate of various newbie questions - I've given my new MTB its first major overhaul (remove, clean, lubricate and re-attach everything with mud on it) and I'm coming across bits of technology that are new to me
Specialized Roubaix Elite 2015
XM-057 rigid 29er
XM-057 rigid 29er
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Forks have either post or IS mounts frames generally IS. Just need different adapters. To put on a bigger disc you need the corresponding adapter.I don't do smileys.
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nicklouse wrote:
To my shame, no, I hadn't even noticed the section - thanks for the linkSpecialized Roubaix Elite 2015
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many people have not but you could well find most of your questions have already been answered.
if things are still not clear then ask away."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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