Fork VS V-Brake/Disc Issues
06-13-20, 11:59 AM
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Fork VS V-Brake/Disc Issues
I have a bike with front fork dimensions of 100mmx10mm and my Bike uses V-Brakes.
Question:
I want to buy an E-Wheel for my my bike.
The store only sells the following:
V-Brake (Quick release for 80mmx10mm)
Disc (Quick release for 100mx10mm)
Should I buy the Disc break wheel and just use my V-brakes? Will it work?
Or should I buy the V-Brake wheel and add some type of extension to fit my fork?
Which is the better way to go?
Question:
I want to buy an E-Wheel for my my bike.
The store only sells the following:
V-Brake (Quick release for 80mmx10mm)
Disc (Quick release for 100mx10mm)
Should I buy the Disc break wheel and just use my V-brakes? Will it work?
Or should I buy the V-Brake wheel and add some type of extension to fit my fork?
Which is the better way to go?
06-13-20, 02:42 PM
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You need to discover what rim is on the disc wheel since some rims are disc-only because they're shaped in such a way as to prohibit the use of linear brakes. Many wheels accommodate either. If you're incorporating a front motor on a suspension fork which has aluminum or magnesium lowers --- DON'T. ebikesca has the only front hub motor that can be accommodated by a suspension fork (their version of a MAC system, but it isn't cheap).
06-13-20, 04:14 PM
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I have a 2014 Trek Verve 3, 17.5" that has a front fork with a shock absorber built in.
Are you saying I should not put a hub motor on this bike? if so, please explain why.
BR's
Tim
Are you saying I should not put a hub motor on this bike? if so, please explain why.
BR's
Tim
06-13-20, 08:48 PM
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Aluminum forks aren't constructed to accommodate the extra power generated by a motor and failure can be precipitous, The ramifications usually are significant. It's possible to use torque arms to mitigate failure. This is my opinion, backed by pictures of forks that failed.
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A suspension fork with a electric motor has a high probability of failing and throwing you over the handlebars. Don't do it.
