"Sinister has come to a simple solution to avoid paying royalties to Specialized, the owner of the FSR patent. They added a floating disc brake mount welded to the chain stay. This will give you the option to get rid of the minimal brake jack you get from this bike. Personally I haven’t found it to be an issue. I’ve ridden all summer without it and have never noticed it affect my ride. I really do like the way this bike rides. But it is nice that they give you that option."
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Sinister-R9-Bike-Test.html
And silly me always thought it was for the resevoir of a shock...plus, aren't floating brake arms supposed to be mounted to the frame???
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Sinister-R9-Bike-Test.html
And silly me always thought it was for the resevoir of a shock...plus, aren't floating brake arms supposed to be mounted to the frame???