Post mount question
02-02-06 | 10:32 PM
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From: The Hinterlands
Post mount question
I just got a new fork that has post type disk brake mounts. I will be running a Hayes EC brake with an 8" rotor. Does anyone know if I'll need an adapter to make this work?
Thanks.
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02-02-06 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by igno-mtb
very substantial answer kona. lol
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02-02-06 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
I think gastro's smart enough that I don't have to explain it out in full detail..
For those that don't know and want to know the reason, the post mounts are designed to mount a caliper in the proper position for a 6" rotor. If you want to use a 7" or 8" rotor, the caliper needs to be farther from the axle to account for the larger radius of the rotor, hence the adapter.
02-03-06 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
I think gastro's smart enough that I don't have to explain it out in full detail..
But, I do usually do my homework, and research reveals that it was kind of a trick question - if the fork was a Monster or Super Monster (which it's not, but I'm sure you knew that, too) it would be a direct mount. As it stands, I need the adapter.
