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ok, so the subject was a little vague, i couldn't think of a quick summery so it'll have to do.
For future reference (ok, so i'm really obsessive about researching things), i was wondering what
options were available for upgrading the GT to disk brakes (like i said, future, job search has not
returned anything that makes any money yet). the front will be easy. upgrade the wheel to disk
compatible (or at least the hub), and upgrade the fork. the back, i was wondering if there was an
option other than those ugly floating linkage things, or if there was something that could clamp on
to the rear triangle somehow.
Main intent is a more smooth braking power, more tolerance to a slightly tweaked wheel, and ease of
wheel removal. the terrain i ride ranged from XC to some DH (though not as technical as when i had
the FS bike of course).
Currently i have not decided on what brand brakes i want as it may be quite a while down the road so
i want to leave my options open. And similarly, i plan to use a hydraulic system, though future
money constraints may dictate the rate of upgrade (may go mechanical first, then upgrade to
hydraulics later).
I understand there is the option of only having a disk on the front, though if possible, i would
like one on back as well.
So, i guess the question again is, will i be able to find a clean looking adaptor for the rear, or
will i have to settle with just a front disk?
There are some mounting tab things, but i assume they are for a bike rack as they do not look strong
enough for disk brakes, and the spacing is wrong. at least, that's compared to the shimano
compatible caliper mounts on the goose, that BTW has been sold, shipped, and i assume delivered
(haven't heard anything from the buyer).
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~Travis
travis57 at megalink dot net http://www.megalink.net/~farmers/
For future reference (ok, so i'm really obsessive about researching things), i was wondering what
options were available for upgrading the GT to disk brakes (like i said, future, job search has not
returned anything that makes any money yet). the front will be easy. upgrade the wheel to disk
compatible (or at least the hub), and upgrade the fork. the back, i was wondering if there was an
option other than those ugly floating linkage things, or if there was something that could clamp on
to the rear triangle somehow.
Main intent is a more smooth braking power, more tolerance to a slightly tweaked wheel, and ease of
wheel removal. the terrain i ride ranged from XC to some DH (though not as technical as when i had
the FS bike of course).
Currently i have not decided on what brand brakes i want as it may be quite a while down the road so
i want to leave my options open. And similarly, i plan to use a hydraulic system, though future
money constraints may dictate the rate of upgrade (may go mechanical first, then upgrade to
hydraulics later).
I understand there is the option of only having a disk on the front, though if possible, i would
like one on back as well.
So, i guess the question again is, will i be able to find a clean looking adaptor for the rear, or
will i have to settle with just a front disk?
There are some mounting tab things, but i assume they are for a bike rack as they do not look strong
enough for disk brakes, and the spacing is wrong. at least, that's compared to the shimano
compatible caliper mounts on the goose, that BTW has been sold, shipped, and i assume delivered
(haven't heard anything from the buyer).
--
~Travis
travis57 at megalink dot net http://www.megalink.net/~farmers/