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Serotta MTB CST and CHT
Hi Biker,
i own a Serotta CST and Serotta CHT MTB with v-brake only. Is it possible to use discs by mounting an adapter like merlin does it or is there no chance? I would prefer Discs with the is2000 specification. Thanks Juergen |
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What type of fork are you using on the mountian bike?
I would suggest sending a note or calling SEROTTA to see is your frame (might want to get serial number and have it handy before you call). V brakes are pretty powerful, why are you looking to change? Regards. PETE |
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Disc on v-Brake only
Hi Pete,
the fork is not the problem - the frame has no disc tabs. I like my v-brakes but i have to buy a new wheelset and i think of using discs but i am not sure because of the simple and less.maintenance v-brakes. If the adapter is too expensive i will forget it and i will buy another v-brake wheelset. Thanks for your answer Juergen |
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Hi Juergen,
I think it would be best to drop a note to the technical folks at Serotta to see if it is possible. I read somewhere, not Serotta, that braking forces would be different between the v-brakes and disc brakes and that the stays might not be designed for disc brake forces. Owner of a disc-brake (thank goodness) CHT. :-) ps. I am also in Germany. Hamburg. Send me a PM if you are too. |
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The CHT would handle the braking forces just fine but the CST would need a chainstay brake mount. It was originally designed to work with Hayes chainstay mount discs.
Dave |
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Dave is our expert! You can not get anymore factual than that! He has forgotten more about Serotta products than more the rest of us will ever know. Regards PETE |
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Two thoughts on this one problem.
First off if your fork will take disc brakes then just run the fron disc, only have to buy 1 wheel and 1 disc brake. Most of the braking is in the front anyway. Plus it would make the bike lighter. Secondly mountain bike action magazine has a recent article on a new cable housing that is supposed to increase braking power dramatically with V-brakes. Much less costly then a new disc/wheel/adapter price. IMHO |
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