Reba race - Avid mech. disc brake question
08-18-08, 07:06 PM
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Reba race - Avid mech. disc brake question
I have a Reba race fork. I would like to buy some disc brakes. Probably Avid BB7s (because they are low maintenance).
I have some options for the rotor size. 160, 185, 203mm.
SRAM recommends nothing bigger on the Reba fork than a 208 rotor. I thought I'd go with the 185 rotors.
FYI, I'm 6' 1", about 190 and I ride XC, no jumps or freestyle or downhill.
Is there any advice anyone has for me?
I have some options for the rotor size. 160, 185, 203mm.
SRAM recommends nothing bigger on the Reba fork than a 208 rotor. I thought I'd go with the 185 rotors.
FYI, I'm 6' 1", about 190 and I ride XC, no jumps or freestyle or downhill.
Is there any advice anyone has for me?
08-18-08, 07:24 PM
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Try to eat as many green and orange vegetables as possible.
Other than that go with the biggest rotor you can, or stick to the 160mm. Either way, you'll be fine.
Other than that go with the biggest rotor you can, or stick to the 160mm. Either way, you'll be fine.
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I have a Reba race fork. I would like to buy some disc brakes. Probably Avid BB7s (because they are low maintenance).
I have some options for the rotor size. 160, 185, 203mm.
SRAM recommends nothing bigger on the Reba fork than a 208 rotor. I thought I'd go with the 185 rotors.
FYI, I'm 6' 1", about 190 and I ride XC, no jumps or freestyle or downhill.
Is there any advice anyone has for me?
I have some options for the rotor size. 160, 185, 203mm.
SRAM recommends nothing bigger on the Reba fork than a 208 rotor. I thought I'd go with the 185 rotors.
FYI, I'm 6' 1", about 190 and I ride XC, no jumps or freestyle or downhill.
Is there any advice anyone has for me?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYlUc...eature=related I'll play
PS I'd get the 185, but If you want low maintenance stick with V's
PS I'd get the 185, but If you want low maintenance stick with V's
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Too right, but I got tired of carrying a dozen large watermelons around on dates.
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185 F/160 R, just because motorcycles do it. Actually, if I was to have the "ideal" XC setup, it would 160 F/140 R. You just don't need that much power for XC.
On a side note, my roomie put a 203 F on his '08 Rig (with BB7's). VERY powerful. 2nd time out he comes around a fast downhill sweeper, and gives it a little too much front. Results in the front wheel washing out and a massive highside into some thorn bushes. It sure does look cool, though!
On a side note, my roomie put a 203 F on his '08 Rig (with BB7's). VERY powerful. 2nd time out he comes around a fast downhill sweeper, and gives it a little too much front. Results in the front wheel washing out and a massive highside into some thorn bushes. It sure does look cool, though!
