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Converting from rim, to disc brakes
What do you need to have in mind in order to convert a rim-brake bicycle to use disc brakes?
Should you convert it?
CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Brake levers
03:36 Disc brake caliper mounts
08:00 Braking disc diameter
09:27 Braking disc mount
10:00 Recapitulation
10:42 Should you convert?
14:49 Chris Froome problem
Useful LINKS:
If you have any questions, please use the BikeGremlin forum (I try to respond to every comment, but YouTube sucks at notifications, especially when it comes to any follow-up questions):
https://www.bikegremlin.net/
Avid BB7-road mechanical disc brake calipers (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3Pd7LjZ
Shimano Deore set of hydraulic lever + brake caliper (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/37yIQX4
Chasertech disc brake adaper:
https://www.chasertech.com/disc-brake.html
Disc brake adapter 2 (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3L4tKWX
Bicycle hard braking technique explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/813/bicycle-braking-technique/
Disc VS rim brakes (pros and cons):
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3871/pros-and-cons-od-bicycle-disc-brakes-compared-to-rim-brakes/
Chris Froome video about disc brake rub:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpdeJO4ykQg
The Hives - Hate to Say I Told You So :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz1Jwyxd4tE
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