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Old 08-11-07, 11:35 PM
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hi just wanted to know if you have eight inch disc rotors can you put six inch rotors on.
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with an adapter for the caliper. i don't really see why you'd want to though.
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I can

I can see why he would want a bigger rotor considering his account name is downhill freak. Maybe he wants more stopping power.
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I can see why he would want a bigger rotor considering his account name is downhill freak. Maybe he wants more stopping power.
Re-read his post.
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You need the proper adapter size to fit the disc.
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