Shimano Deore Mechanical Disc Brake

Quoted message said:

Has anyone fitted the Shimano Deore Mechanical Disc Brake
to a rigid fork that does not have existing braze on
mounts? What issues did you encounter? I have mounted one
of the Hugi/Union units and it was a PITA to get it
straight; I finally had to machine a fixture for it.

I'd be interested in any experiences with this brake unit.
I'm planning to use it on a tandem as a back-up brake.

Jones

If you consider the difference in braking forces on the fork
between rim and hub brakes, you could easily come to the
conclusion that what you are proposing is unsound. Using a
tandem fork is likely strong enough, but I'd be leery of
bolting a mount on the bottom of most road bike forks.

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Ted Bennett Portland OR

in rec.bicycles.tech Ted Bennett said:

Quoted message said:

Has anyone fitted the Shimano Deore Mechanical Disc Brake
to a rigid fork that does not have existing braze on
mounts? What issues did you encounter? I have mounted one
of the Hugi/Union units and it was a PITA to get it
straight; I finally had to machine a fixture for it.

I'd be interested in any experiences with this brake
unit. I'm planning to use it on a tandem as a back-
up brake.

If you consider the difference in braking forces on the
fork between rim and hub brakes, you could easily come
to the conclusion that what you are proposing is
unsound. Using a tandem fork is likely strong enough,
but I'd be leery of bolting a mount on the bottom of
most road bike forks.

I would tend to agree with you, sir, if the objective were
to stop the machine more quickly; however, cantilever brakes
will effectively stop a tandem *if* they are cool. (Hey,
man! *Everything* I build is cool!) Use the hub brakes to
knock the top off of a decent, then back off the hubs and
pull in the (cool) cantilevers when you need to stop. I use
bar-end levers for the hub brakes. They end up being at a
somewhat awkward position... but they *look* cool and that's
real important!