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12-12-13 | 02:20 PM

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dhunley1

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Originally Posted by dr1445

the mounts welded to the frame or fork might be post, 74mm spacing or iso, 51mm spacing, adapters are available to fit the brake callipers you are using.

Hmm. I think I might have to stop at my LBS to compare the disc vs non disc Crosstrails to see if there is any sort of difference or adapter needed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fietsbob

If it came with disc brakes in the 1st place you can upgrade to hydraulics , from Mechanical discs.

OTOH, If it came with V-rim brakes , the hydraulic upgrade is Magura's HS 33. still a rim brake.

http://www.magura.com/en/bicyclecomp...s/hs-33-2.html
http://old.magura.com/en/products/ri.../hs-33-53.html

Yeah, mine came with V brakes, but I'm looking to upgrade to hydraulic disc.

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