Standard Center Mount Vs Direct Mount Brakes
07-01-17, 03:11 PM
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Standard Center Mount Vs Direct Mount Brakes
Hello,
I have been doing a lot of research in different bikes and the Trek 2018 with 105 Direct Mount brakes has peaked my interest.
My question is this, what are the differences between Center mount and Direct Mount Brakes? Maintenance, adjustment, pros, cons, and so on.
RH
I have been doing a lot of research in different bikes and the Trek 2018 with 105 Direct Mount brakes has peaked my interest.
My question is this, what are the differences between Center mount and Direct Mount Brakes? Maintenance, adjustment, pros, cons, and so on.
RH
07-01-17, 06:41 PM
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Save a few grams, look a bit sleeker, maybe a bit stiffer?
07-01-17, 10:12 PM
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Direct mount are strictly better. Slightly better braking, lighter, and better tire clearances.
Doesn't mean that center mount are excellent. How much extra their worth is an open question.
Doesn't mean that center mount are excellent. How much extra their worth is an open question.
07-01-17, 10:14 PM
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It doesn't matter, you don't get a choice. Your frame either supports direct mount or it doesn't. And I certainly would not choose a frame based on it either. You can fit 28mm tires on both, they both work fine and have the same limitations.
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