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Old 05-27-14 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Wilfred Laurier
wheel flex as i understand it
meaning the rim and spokes flexing around the hub
has no effect on disk brakes
as they are not attached to the rim or spokes

the other things you said are good suggestions though
+1 the disc attaches to the hub, what happens beyond the hub - spokes & rim - has no effect on the disc.
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