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Disc brakes are becoming a more common mountain bike performance
upgrade. Most front suspension forks are designed to accept a disc
brake, and can take the added stresses at the brake mounting points. Be
sure that the fork you are using is designed to accept disc brake stress-
es. Most bicycle frames, however, were not designed for the stresses
which a rear disc brake can put on the seatstay or chainstay. Before
attempting to install a rear disc brake, ask your dealer to check with the
bike's manufacturer--or check with the manufacturer's technical support
staff yourself--o make sure that the frame can absorb the localized
stresses at the disc brake's mounting points.
WARNING: Rear disc brakes put extraordinary stresses on the seat-
stay or chainstay, which the frame's design may not be able to han-
dle. Such stresses can result in sudden, catastrophic frame failure,
which can cause serious injury or death.
Your dealer has many other comfort and performance accessories that
can increase your cycling enjoyment.
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