Hi everyone.
How do different brake mount locations affect the stress on components like the fork and frame during braking, and how do they affect handling?
For example if I have V-brakes on my fork, when I use them some force would be applied FORWARD, perpendicular to the fork. But if I have disc brakes mounted, the force would be applied directly UP, towards the headtube and parallel to the fork. Same thing goes for hardails that have unusual locations for mounting disc calipers (SC Chameleon and other singlespeeds).
Anyways, does any of this have any real impact on the trail?
How do different brake mount locations affect the stress on components like the fork and frame during braking, and how do they affect handling?
For example if I have V-brakes on my fork, when I use them some force would be applied FORWARD, perpendicular to the fork. But if I have disc brakes mounted, the force would be applied directly UP, towards the headtube and parallel to the fork. Same thing goes for hardails that have unusual locations for mounting disc calipers (SC Chameleon and other singlespeeds).
Anyways, does any of this have any real impact on the trail?