Tom Sherman wrote:
> John Foltz wrote:
>
>>I'm doing something similar. Putting a disc brake (Avid mech) on the rear of my V-Rex. Parts are
>>'in the mail.' It will involve adding brazeons for the mount, and also relocating the sprint
>>braces (since that's where the caliper will go.) Like me, you probably don't need a disc on the
>>front, the brake already there does a good job; it's just the rear that is IMHO pretty weak.
>
>
> John,
>
> When I have ridden V-Rexi, I have had to be careful not to lock the rear wheel up while braking.
> This was not true on several Rockets (which have a more rearward weight distribution [1]).
> However, the rear braking on my Rocket was significantly improved with the addition of a
> "horseshoe" brake booster, which has greatly reduced the visible flex in the chainstays when the
> rear brake is applied.
>
> [1] 1997-2000 frame design.
>
Maybe I should rephrase. IMHO the braking on the rear of the TEs I've tried have been a bit iffy.
The V-Rex's rear brake is adequate for normal conditions, but I have had problems in the past when
riding faired in hills and wet. I'm looking for that extra margin. and yes, I have a brake booster
on already. The Avid discs on the Baron are awesome, and I want the same degree of confidence on the
'Rex or I will tend to ride it less.
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