Mountain Biking - Disc on 06 Hardrock Sport

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mrk
10-16-05, 03:09 PM
Is it possible to use disc brakes on the the stock fork that comes with the 2006 Hardrock Sport (RST Gila T-6)? I've read about the caliper breaking off from the fork from earlier models of the fork because the disc mount isn't strong enough. Is this also true with the 06 model of the Hardrock?

Also, the stock fork that comes on Hardrock Sport has a 100mm travel. If I were to buy another fork, would it too have to have 100mm travel, or can I get something with more travel?

Thanks in advance.

the wonginator
10-16-05, 03:52 PM
a) yes you can, just don't go bigger than 6"
b) i'd say stay around the 100mil mark.
mrk
10-16-05, 04:29 PM
a) yes you can, just don't go bigger than 6"
b) i'd say stay around the 100mil mark.

Aw... but I want them big shiney rotors... :(

Is 115mm or 130mm "around" 100mm?

the wonginator
10-16-05, 04:44 PM
115 is fine, 130 i don't know.
mrk
10-16-05, 04:50 PM
Alright. Thanks revmonkey.
the wonginator
10-16-05, 05:00 PM
no worries.
TheTurtle
10-16-05, 05:16 PM
eek... DISK ON Gilla T6... Hmm.... 6"... DO 'NOT' PUT DISK ON REAR. YOu MAY WRECK THE MOUNTS OR CRACK THE DROP-OUT DUE TO STRESS


srry 4 caps...
the wonginator
10-16-05, 05:19 PM
sorry? what are you smoking?