I was wondering who ever had problems running 8" rotors on pre-2005 Fox forx?
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Fox Forx & 8" rotors
- Thread starter Enduro
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I've only seen one picture where it actually happened but you can break off your dropouts doing it. I ran 8" rotors on my fork for about 2 months without problems although I must admit that I felt alot safer once I got those giant rotors onto a fork with a 20mm axle.
so the dropout upgrade for 2004 doesn't make for a 8" rotor compatible fork?
'04 vs pre-'04 dropouts
'04 vs pre-'04 dropouts
I am no engineer but I wouldn't run 8" rotor without a 20 mm through axle, period
8" adaptors (hayes) don't fit. don't do it b/c the fork is not designed for 8"ers (= bushing/dropout problems down the road)Enduro said:
what bike could a fox fork be on that you MUST have 8" rotors???? id say ride the 6"
On long downhill runs, my arms/hands start to ache. I'm already running a 8" rotor on my Zocchi MX without any problems and only my right hand (rear brake, 6" rotor) hurts down the hill.
You can use the combination of a 6" I.S. -> 6" postmount adapter and 6" postmount -> 8" Postmount adapter to mount an 8" rotor on QR forks.
8" rotors are really nice for heavier riders like me, even if you're just riding trails.
You can use the combination of a 6" I.S. -> 6" postmount adapter and 6" postmount -> 8" Postmount adapter to mount an 8" rotor on QR forks.
8" rotors are really nice for heavier riders like me, even if you're just riding trails.
using 2 adapters to mount a caliper just sounds like about the dumbest thing you can do. Darwinism at work to be sure.
Stick with 6" rotors on this fork. If you need more brake then you probably need more fork as well, so upgrade to a 20mm axle.
Also, if you hands are getting sore, check to make sure you dont have really crappy bars, and that the fork is tuned right. I thought I had brake issues and arm pump for 2 years. Turns out Titec bars are just absolute crap.
Stick with 6" rotors on this fork. If you need more brake then you probably need more fork as well, so upgrade to a 20mm axle.
Also, if you hands are getting sore, check to make sure you dont have really crappy bars, and that the fork is tuned right. I thought I had brake issues and arm pump for 2 years. Turns out Titec bars are just absolute crap.
What kind of brakes do you run?Enduro said:
When I use my Hayes Comp brakes with SEMI METALLIC pads on my XC bike (they require some mashing and I get slight arm pump and I don't really need superman brakes). On the other hand, on my DH bike, I have Hayes Purples with SINTERED METALLIC pads and they are extremely sensitive to the touch (all you have to do is tap the brake and you STOP... immediately! hehehe).
There are a couple of things worth trying:
(1) Adjust brake levers up & down. Instructions below:
Sit on the bike as if you are going to ride (normal stance). Place hands on handlebar. Your hands should be in line with your arms. If your hand is kinked up (as if you are on ground doing pushups), LOWER the levers. They are too high. If your hands bend down (as in waving goodbye), RAISE the levers. Keep doing it until your hands are in line with your arms at normal riding position.
(2) Adjust the levers (in and out)
Depending on type of brakes you have, most have an allen wrench socket to adjust the lever away or closer to you. Adjust the levers so that it is about the same length just below first joint of your index finger. You shouldn't be "reaching" for it.
(3) If 1 & 2 doesn't solve the problem, then try harder grips (soft ones give me trouble) in the likes of ODI lock-ons
(4) Nothing works on 1 - 3, check the length of your stem. It is possible that you are "reaching" too far.
Hope this helps.
Hmm.. Thread hijack, but how can bars flat out "suck" if they aren't braking regularly? Are you talking about the width/sweep?
"Titec bars suck" is pretty unspecific and I'm just curious if there's something I'm missing out on, as the Titec Ringleader bars are all I've ever had a lot of experience with for FR/DH. I've had them on two bikes and my buddy has had 'em on his 2 bikes that I've ridden quite a bit. They seem pretty solid and I don't have any problems with the shape...
"Titec bars suck" is pretty unspecific and I'm just curious if there's something I'm missing out on, as the Titec Ringleader bars are all I've ever had a lot of experience with for FR/DH. I've had them on two bikes and my buddy has had 'em on his 2 bikes that I've ridden quite a bit. They seem pretty solid and I don't have any problems with the shape...
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You can use a max 180mm rotor.
You can use a max 180mm rotor.This could be the problem. I thought I always liked 'em high in descents.cali4niabiker said:
BTW, I'm running '02 Mags with good old sintered-metallic pads...
Thank you all for your replies. Definetely will be running 6" rotors on my new forx. I should be braking less anyways.
exactly what i was getting at :eviltonguTranscend said: