disc breaks inside the frame triangle
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disc breaks inside the frame triangle
first time i see a disc brake setup inside the frame triangle.
what is the pros and cons of inside vs outside? thanks!
inside...
outside...
what is the pros and cons of inside vs outside? thanks!
inside...
outside...
Last edited by mtb_addict; 08-23-20 at 02:26 AM.
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my thoughts are that looks like maybe INSIDE might not interfere with a normal rear rack strut.
but looks like OUTSIDE is easier to adjust and service the brakes.
but looks like OUTSIDE is easier to adjust and service the brakes.
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Every disc brake road or gravel bike I've ever seen has the rear brake mounted inside the rear triangle, on the chain stay.
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Inside the stays is hardly a new development. If you havent seen that, its becauee you have been actively looking away.
Mounted on the chainstay is tucked out of the way from damage, makes racks easier to mount, and keeps the bike looking cleaner. There are probably other benefits too.
I would say i am shocked you havent seen this, but its right in line with your posts.
Mounted on the chainstay is tucked out of the way from damage, makes racks easier to mount, and keeps the bike looking cleaner. There are probably other benefits too.
I would say i am shocked you havent seen this, but its right in line with your posts.
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Inside, together with mechanical caliper isn’t a great combination. The end of the cable casing will point up, making it prone to collect water and humidity. Can be a considerable nuisance if you ride in freezing conditions.
Otherwise, as already mentioned, it allows for easier fender and rack install. A neater, cleaner look IMO. MIGHT offer more protection, although I can’t say I’ve ever actually benefited from that.
Otherwise, as already mentioned, it allows for easier fender and rack install. A neater, cleaner look IMO. MIGHT offer more protection, although I can’t say I’ve ever actually benefited from that.
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It took me a moment to figure it out yet what he is referring to is whether the disc CALLIPER is mounted above the chain stay and within the rear triangle or on top of the seat stay and outside the rear triangle.
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it seems like a significant design flaw.
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