It's not possible to attach post mount calipers to IS mounts (and vice versa) - you'd end up with the caliper at ninety degrees to where it needs to be. If the screws attaching your caliper to the fork screw in in a forwards direction (in line with your frame), you have post mount. To adjust them, you need to slacken the screws off and then you'll be able to slide the caliper from side to side. Newer shimano brakes use this system.I'm pretty sure that 2006 shimano, and pre-2009 rockshox use IS mounts (if the screws go in sideways). In this case, you'll need washers to space out the caliper. You can buy washers pretty cheaply from CRC or an LBS.
It is possible to use post mounts on IS and vice versa with a suitable adaptor
what i'm keen to ask those who've got one of these *hardcore* hardtails is how compliant are they? certainly the whyte and Pace are well known for it... the marin bumf talks about this... my last orange was rock stiff at the back (missle) but there again a differnt type of bike.
i'm whiling away a few minutes before a rather soul destroying 18 hr on call looms,and I've had a look at thesewww.orangebikes.co.uk/2008bikes/crush-upg.phpwww.marin.co.uk/2009/bikedetail.php?ModNo=3972-1FNow, I've hankered over the pace hardtail a bit, but it will be £2k, as will the whyte 19... these are the more bespoke end of the 140mm fork hardtail market. If i do get one i'd rather not spend that amount of cash... but i'm fancying a hardtail just for larfs... variety.. and as a pressie to me for surviving 4 decades of life.Both the above have +s and -s, mainly sram vs shimano.head angle is the desired 67 degrees on both.downside is non adjustable length fork.... a damn good fork mind... but i'm really used to being able to wind in for the hills, and i'm a bit concerned about that.what i'm keen to ask those who've got one of these *hardcore* hardtails is how compliant are they? certainly the whyte and Pace are well known for it... the marin bumf talks about this... my last orange was rock stiff at the back (missle) but there again a differnt type of bike.If the Orange is a little flexy to aid grip / my back then I'm considering a frame purchase (always a mare, as I often fall between small and medium) and then either get a shop to build or FBSF and I will build it up... i could get me a wind down fork then.. (magura thor most likely) but then the cost of the project rockets... there again do i need a wind in fork? obviously closer to the time i'll get me a test ride (this planned purchase is some months away)decisions, decisions...... any advice / thoughts???
Ok, I know I've made a seasonal defection from the leg shaving world, but I have just aquired one of these (picture seems to be actual size!)...I know its not the greatest of machines compared to any of the steads in Fatdoc's huge stable of bicycles, but it'll do me for a bit of cross country over the winter. Can I be in your gang now?!?! More to the point, I am also selling one of my road bikes - details on the for sale forum!
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