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Old 02-02-23, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Lombard
Why would a 140mm rotor help the situation?
A smaller diameter rotor means a little more room to wiggle things around before it bumps into the frame. For CX/gravel, a 140mm rotor is probably sufficient for stopping power, but it's kind of a personal preference thing.

The best solution here is to be aware of the issue, and exercise a little more care when removing/installing wheels.
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