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TexasProgresive

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6. Maybe I'll see if one of my LBNs will let me do a test ride on a disc bike

Reply to frylock (Reply #5)

Fri Mar 18, 2016, 02:21 PM

Mar 2016

similar to mine. The groupset I installed came with Ultegra 6800 brakes and pads that are really good. The control is excellent. I would like to try the discs to compare.

I might look into retrofitting my old MTB for discs just for fun. That poor 20 year old bike doesn't have many miles on it so it still looks like new. I was thinking about changing out the steel fork, stem, bar and levers. Maybe I'll do a complete build on it as well. How do the calipers mount to the fork and frame?

If I'm keeping you off the trails just get rolling.

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Update on bike build and wisdom to give when upgrading to Ultegra or Dura-Ace [View all] TexasProgresive Mar 2016 OP

I enjoy wrenching on my bikes almost as much as I enjoy riding them. frylock Mar 2016 #1

I had a lot to learn to get it done. TexasProgresive Mar 2016 #2

I'm replacing the front rotor on one of my trail bikes today. frylock Mar 2016 #3

Do you think discs are better than rim brakes? TexasProgresive Mar 2016 #4

Oh, absolutely. frylock Mar 2016 #5

Maybe I'll see if one of my LBNs will let me do a test ride on a disc bike TexasProgresive Mar 2016 #6

Disc calipers are mounted to brazed-on brake tabs located on either the chain or wheel stays. frylock Mar 2016 #7