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disk brake compatibility


lowracer

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with the exception of the rotor size (160/180) are disk brake wheels compatible with one another, or what affects it?

 

rephrase:

 

If I buy a set of wheels with disk brakes, what are the chances of being able to use it on a bike with disk brakes?

 

I bought a bike without the wheels on thehub, and am planning on buying a secondhand bike with discs for about the same price as a new set of wheels.

 

the wheels on the complete bike is hayes HMX-2 discs, and the disc brakes on the bike without wheels are Formula Pro Hydraulics.

 

Thanks a lot
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Does the "new" frame got mounts for the calipers ? Then 180 will work . Adapter kits are available for bigger rotors .

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DR 

the one bike is complete without wheels that i bought from greekdog.  this is the one with the Formula Pro Hydraulic discs

 

the other bike is a dahon folder on Gumtree, with hayes HMX-2 discs. I want to use the wheels on the first bike.

 

I think both bikes uses 160mm, but not sure if the wheels will fit

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