In this video, I go through step by step how to change disc rotor size and the problems you may encounter here I change my 160mm to a 140mm rotor.
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@akunyer2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, this video was very helpful. We never thought we could do something like that.
@KyrosHouseCycling2 жыл бұрын
No worries! 👍
@bikingchupei24474 ай бұрын
3:23 eyeballing it and gradually tightening the caliper is the best method.
@cyberx70985 ай бұрын
Great video. What is the name of the Disc Rotor measuring tool you are using in the video and where can I buy it? Thanks
@Alejandrokimbmx8 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks a lot 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@zellmersebastian4618 Жыл бұрын
How you do it on the rear?
@KyrosHouseCycling6 ай бұрын
I don’t think you can, never found a way. 👍
@windscreen917 ай бұрын
Most likely, the reason your calipers wouldn't center up on the rotor is because the frame needs to be refaced. It is a super common issue, and even high end bikes seem to suffer from it.
@ianmangham4570 Жыл бұрын
Cool 🤘🤠🇬🇧 looks light
@KyrosHouseCycling Жыл бұрын
It’s around 8.5kg 👍
@tristanwche11 ай бұрын
I am trying to change Giant Propel's front from 160mm to 140mm.. it seems I cannot use the mounting braket just upside down.. Did you use a mounting braket from TekPro?.. and How about the length of the brake line? easy to pull it down?? or I have to change the line??
@KyrosHouseCycling11 ай бұрын
No the bracket came with the calliper, I built the bike myself so left a little slack in the forks, the cable in your bike might be too short to change the size. If so you’ll need to change the cable. 👍
@dha588Ай бұрын
Why do people change from 160 to 140?
@IkaikaKahoano Жыл бұрын
So did you have to install a longer brake cable or were you able to get out the rotor rub?
@KyrosHouseCycling Жыл бұрын
No I just had enough cable in the frame to change from 160 to 140. 👍
@Outdoor_Nam106 ай бұрын
How about the rear brakes? Is the stock brake mount can fit to 140mm rotor ?
@KyrosHouseCycling6 ай бұрын
Yeah 140 on the back, can’t see a way to make it 160. 👍
@ayowser01 Жыл бұрын
Why would you ever switch to a 140mm front? I could see a reason for going 140 in the rear, but not the front.
@KyrosHouseCycling Жыл бұрын
I found 160mm to much break, and I didn’t like the size. sounds silly but I’m only riding at 30 kph max. 👍
@stephen_101 Жыл бұрын
It can really help with braking stability if the front brake is too powerful, to the point of being dangerous. I've seen cyclocross bikes being fitted with 140mm front, 160mm or 180mm rear just to keep things more stable. It works well as long as you spend a little time re-learning your braking technique.
@KyrosHouseCycling Жыл бұрын
@@stephen_101 well I haven’t had any problems yet, I’m only a 30kph average when I ride so nothing fast. 👍
@chacmool2581 Жыл бұрын
Why did you decide to downsize the front rotor?
@KyrosHouseCycling Жыл бұрын
Purely as I didn’t like the 160 really, and 140 provides enough brake for me. I suppose for safety I should have a 160… who knows. 👍
@ozgurinsan Жыл бұрын
How is the breaking performance with the 140mm rotor on front ?
@KyrosHouseCycling Жыл бұрын
At the speed I go I don’t notice, it’s probably just I’ve gotten used to it, in theory there’s less stopping power and I’ve seen tests done but I can’t say I notice. 👍
@joshsilvestre20932 жыл бұрын
What's the size of the brake pads, on ur 140mm?
@KyrosHouseCycling2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure they are just a standard size pad that fits the Ultegra Caliper
@varejka60416 ай бұрын
WHAT ABOUT REAR
@KyrosHouseCycling6 ай бұрын
Don’t think you can. 👍
@tim416811 ай бұрын
to be fair you left enough slack for the 160mm ;)
@KyrosHouseCycling11 ай бұрын
I did! Great thinking eh!? 👍
@Max__apex2 жыл бұрын
The most pointless thing to do
@KyrosHouseCycling2 жыл бұрын
Actually it meant I sold my 160 so it had its merits. 👍
@jimlewandowski7648 Жыл бұрын
On only my third ride on disc brakes in a paceline something unexpected occurred when a car pinched the marked shoulder. I locked up the rear and almost slid out. Converting the rear to 140mm seems to be the only available solution.
@dmitry.gashko4 ай бұрын
@@jimlewandowski7648 or you can just learn how to brake properly. And sliding of the rear is not that dangerous in most cases. Just try to do this intentionally sometimes when no traffic around.