steveanson
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I guess someone on this forum should try it. I'm going to order one today and start a thread about it...Steve
Brakes Who is using disc brakes and what kind?
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KCvale
In memory of KCvale 1959 - 2019
Cool, it's always neat to see what works and what doesn't.
TobiasKilroy
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Avid Elixr
I am using the Avid Elixr 160 kit mounted on a third party fork adapter bracket. I really like the brakes because they can haul my 400lbs from 25mph down to 0 in 125ft. I can squeeze the lever much harder than that but i have torn my wheel from the fork under emergency braking with this setup.
I am using the Avid Elixr 160 kit mounted on a third party fork adapter bracket. I really like the brakes because they can haul my 400lbs from 25mph down to 0 in 125ft. I can squeeze the lever much harder than that but i have torn my wheel from the fork under emergency braking with this setup.
KCvale
In memory of KCvale 1959 - 2019
It is really best to use a front fork with disc brake bosses and a wheel made for a disc.
Bolt on stuff may be dandy for pedal biking but I don't think I'd trust them for MB speeds, there is a tremendous amount of force on disc brake parts, especially at the speeds we can reach.
Bolt on stuff may be dandy for pedal biking but I don't think I'd trust them for MB speeds, there is a tremendous amount of force on disc brake parts, especially at the speeds we can reach.
TobiasKilroy
Member
1. I agree with you.
2. That's why my bike will remain mechanically limited to 25mhp
3. Without axle retainers I could tear the wheel out of the fork regardless of how the caliper is mounted.
2. That's why my bike will remain mechanically limited to 25mhp
3. Without axle retainers I could tear the wheel out of the fork regardless of how the caliper is mounted.
TobiasKilroy
Member
Uhhhh..... <_<...>_>..... Yeah that is mostly me. I tip the scales at a petite 380lbs.
KCvale
In memory of KCvale 1959 - 2019
I am thinking more along the lines of a 3rd part 'bolt on' caliper coming loose and binding your front wheel to a dead stop.
There is no happy ending with that scenario.
TobiasKilroy
Member
Agreed no happy ending. But I can say that with 4-500mi on my setup so far I have had no issues.
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