Converting from rim, to disc brakes

3 months ago
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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

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