Can I retrofit old bikes &amp; wheels to use these new disk brakes? Can a person with above-average mechanical ability easily install this disk rotor to a "normal" bicycle wheel, or do they only fit on bicycle wheels specially made to accept these rotors?
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There is no "easy" way to make a non-disc brake bicycle, that does not already have the necessary bosses to mount them, into one that is capable of running discs. Not to say it cannot be done. Anything is possible with enough fabrication skills. It'd be way easier to find a used mtb with discs and refit the brakes with these.
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You'll want to get the IB RA5 model for a bike with disk brakes. I highly recommend this rack-it is good and sturdy.
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Well check them first. if the brake need to be change ... The crc disc brake is more like a grease hight temperarure resistant and NO USE WITH CHIM BRAKE
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Based on feedback from other reviews I replaced the brakes before I used the bike! I am very very happy with the bike overall - by upgrading the brakes, the chain tensioner, and new rim tape. This is a screaming bike,make sure you have a bike shop give it a tune-up before riding.
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Sorry, I don't have disc brakes on my bike. I was under the impression that there were different models for bikes with disc brakes, but you would have to look at the Ibera website to doublecheck.
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A little ridiculous that we need to deal with such questions. For years Toyota has known that they need to include an OEM lock but they refuse to respond to customer demand. Ditto re: rear wheel disk brakes. Sorry that my answer isn't really on point.
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Yes, you will be able using Alfine 11 with the brakes on the rims. However, if you use the setting for the disc brakes you'll be better served in terms of safety and performance. I am suggesting you to use it with disc brake because my setup is like that and I'm very pleased with it.
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I dont have the bike but in the pictures there are rear caliper mounts so the frame will allow for it but I cant see if the rear wheel has disc mounts. At the most a new wheel or hub might be needed for the rear.
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B: I'm not wise enough to retrieve the photos regarding your inquiry. I would suggest articles by Sheldon Brown (now deceased) at Harris Cyclery. This author explains the details of brake systems and the various levers which can mount to the bars and ends you may have.
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If you look at your bike there may be two small eyelets that are threaded to accept things such as this rack. They are on most bikes but not all so you should be certain that they are there on your bike. Should be right around the brakes unless you have disc brakes. You simply bend those arms that are sticking out straight to fit to your eyelets and install with the screw that is supplied with your rack.
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No. The wheels and fork are not compatible with disk break. Wheels and fork cimbined are expensive. They might cost $400-500 for a decent one. I suggest buying a new bike with disk brakes at that price range
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I agree with SPC. While I don't have disc brakes on any of my bikes, I don't see why it wouldn't work. There are two "pincers" to the rear frame and there seems to be some limited top/bottom - forward/rear adjustment to the frame anchor points.
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I have no experience with disc brakes, but, based on earlier reviews, there is insufficient clearance for mounting on a bicycle with disc brakes.
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go on line and look at some of the many installation videos. i have two of them one for a comfort bike with disk brakes (you need the rack for disk brakes) and one for a hybrid bike with regular brakes (you need the standard rack shown it the picture). it attached very well to both bikes. 95% of bikes have the four standard screw holes required to mount the rack. these are strong racks and the assorted bags work great, but if you don't have the mounting holes that you will see in the videos you could have a machine shop install "rivet-nuts" at the two top mounting locations and tapped holes at the bottom. they also sell cheaper racks that just clamp to the seat post tube.
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Your hub(s) must be disc ready, if not you will have to replace the wheels or have your old rims rebuilt onto new hubs. Some bikes have only the rear hub disc ready as disc brakes on the rear only is popular. You may also have the threaded mounts for the brake mechanism built on your frame but if not you can get a bracket.
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I haven't tried this one on a bike with disc brakes but I highly suspect that it wouldn't work. I have recently purchased a different rack for one of my bikes that does have disk brakes and it has spacers at the bottom to allow it to work with the disk brakes.
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first off, you have to see if your fork and frame is even compatible with disk brakes. If it is it will have a little mount on the rear arm right next to the wheel and another one on the fork usually on the left side, if you are not sure you can ask your local bike shop if it is. Second you have to see if your rim is compatible, if it is it will have the 6 bolt mount for a rotor, if it does not have this you will not be able to put on disk brakes, unless you buy a new rim. and if your rim not frame have the mounts you will not be able to put disk brakes on your bike.(i highly recommend you have a bike shop instal it because it is tricks to adjust the caliper and you will need new cables and housing) first off, you have to see if your fork and frame is even compatible with disk brakes. If it is it will have a little mount on the rear arm right next to the wheel and another one on the fork usually on the left side, if you are not sure you can ask your local bike shop if it is. Second you have to see if your rim is compatible, if it is it will have the 6 bolt mount for a rotor, if it does not have this you will not be able to put on disk brakes, unless you buy a new rim. and if your rim not frame have the mounts you will not be able to put disk brakes on your bike.(i highly... » Read More first off, you have to see if your fork and frame is even compatible with disk brakes. If it is it will have a little mount on the rear arm right next to the wheel and another one on the fork usually on the left side, if you are not sure you can ask your local bike shop if it is. Second you have to see if your rim is compatible, if it is it will have the 6 bolt mount for a rotor, if it does not have this you will not be able to put on disk brakes, unless you buy a new rim. and if your rim not frame have the mounts you will not be able to put disk brakes on your bike.(i highly recommend you have a bike shop instal it because it is tricks to adjust the caliper and you will need new cables and housing) « Show Less