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[Closed] Formula/Shimano compatibiliy?

 
 weeksy
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Just bought to Formula K18's to replace my Shimano M445's.

I will be keeping the same rotors.

Do i need new mounting brackets lads or are they compatible ?

Cheers.


 
Posted : 04/02/2012 6:35 pm
 davewalsh
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Should bolt straight on as long as your existing calipers are post mount.


 
Posted : 04/02/2012 6:42 pm
 weeksy
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I never know the answer to that..

It's a 2011 Giant XTC 29er.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-GB/bikes/model/xtc.29er/7876/45527/


 
Posted : 04/02/2012 6:48 pm
 Northwind
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Will be fine.


 
Posted : 04/02/2012 8:36 pm
 weeksy
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Thanks


 
Posted : 04/02/2012 8:40 pm
 dan1980
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I seem to recall that the K24 (and K18 - they're the same) calliper piston body sticks out quite a way below the mounting holes and the 160mm formula disk mount is designed to accomodate this. The shimano mounts may not fit.


 
Posted : 04/02/2012 8:53 pm
 Northwind
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Mine are all fitted on Shimano mounts (203 and 108 fronts, 160 and 180 rears). Not all Shimano mounts are the same mind.


 
Posted : 04/02/2012 9:28 pm
 fenred
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My K24's dont fit avid of shimano rear adaptors on a 160 rotor without LOTS of spacing..Just had to lash out £17 on a formula adaptor 😥


 
Posted : 04/02/2012 9:36 pm
 weeksy
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Straight on, perfect 🙂


 
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