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[Closed] What cable disc brakes and STI levers for Shimano Acera setup

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I'm looking to put drop bars and replace the hydraulic disc brakes on a hybrid bike I've acquired, with cable discs.

I was thinking of Avid BB of some sort, but unsure if the Shimano Acera front and rear mechs are road or mtb

Can anybody help on the correct version for STI levers?


 
Posted : 18/12/2012 9:59 pm
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If its 9 speed then Sora, if its 8 speed then go for 2300 as they are the same as sora but cheaper.


 
Posted : 18/12/2012 10:02 pm
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cheers, its 9sp

so BB7 road or BB7?


 
Posted : 18/12/2012 10:07 pm
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put drop bars

you want to shorten the stem by ~30mm too (if the bike is the right size for you, with flat bars)

road bb7 for drop bar levers.


 
Posted : 18/12/2012 10:09 pm
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cheers,

will the drop bar levers have the correct pull ratio for the Acera mechs?


 
Posted : 18/12/2012 10:12 pm
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will the drop bar levers have the correct pull ratio for the Acera mechs?

The rear will definitely work, the front may not but worth a try.


 
Posted : 18/12/2012 10:25 pm