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[Closed] Shimano brakes on Fox post mount.

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Hi,

can I stick a Shimano XT caliper directly onto a Float post mount or do I need an adaptor?

Also, how easy is it to get the caliper aligned properly (piece of piss with an IS mount and adaptor)

Cheers,

SC


 
Posted : 23/03/2009 11:36 pm
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is it a post mount caliper? is it the right size disc for the fork mount?

and its much easier to align a post mount caliper than a IS.


 
Posted : 23/03/2009 11:38 pm
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Hmmm...

Questions, questions.

To be honest Jambo, I'm a bit ignorant about these things. They appear to be post mount calipers which are bolted onto IS adaptors. I kind of assumed that I could just remove them from the adaptors and stick them straight on a post mount.

Currently using 160mm disc and I can find PM to PM adaptors for 185 and 203 rotors so I assumed (again) that 160mm is the default size for post mount.


 
Posted : 23/03/2009 11:44 pm
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depends on the fork. my totems are 203mm disc with no adaptor.

suck it and see. if its not far enough out then you need an adaptor. there only about a fiver.


 
Posted : 23/03/2009 11:48 pm
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Cheers.

I've just found the tech. PDFs on the Shimano site - looks like it'll just go straight on the PM without an adaptor. Sorted!


 
Posted : 23/03/2009 11:50 pm