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10-09.-2007, 02:55 PM
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Adapting XT calipers to 185mm rotors
G'day
I have just purchased a lovely new Trek Fuel EX9. My problem is with disc brakes. The bike comes with Avid Juicy 7s on mounts to suit 185mm rotors. The fork is a new Fox RL32 with Manitou style post mounts and is fitted with an adapter. I want to swap off the Avids for some 2008 XT calipers (which I got cheap) and have a problem with what rotor size and/or caliper mounting I need. I need some clarification. Am I right in saying that if I use the avid mounts I will have to get 180mm rotors? My reasoning is that I guess I would have to use 160s if I mounted the XT straight onto the post mount. Are there mountings which can adapt the XTs to 185mm? Cheers PS they are standard post mount style calipers |
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11-09.-2007, 12:44 AM
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Re: Adapting XT calipers to 185mm rotors
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If you use the XT calipers straight onto the fork mount you will need a 160mm rotor. If you want to sue your existing rotor you will need a 160mm-185mm mount which can be gotten fairly cheap. have a look at http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...x?ModelID=13717 Be careful as avid use 185mm rotors whereas most others use 180. |
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11-09.-2007, 09:14 AM
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Re: Adapting XT calipers to 185mm rotors
Thanks
I know I would need 160s without adapters but what about with the avid adapters for 185mm? |
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14-09.-2007, 10:41 AM
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Re: Adapting XT calipers to 185mm rotors
I decided to go with 160mm with the XT calipers bolted straight onto the fork posts. 185 would be a bit of overkill anyway.
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