Disc Wheels

I have a chance to buy a set of MTB wheels, but they're set up for disc
brake use. Is there any reason I can't use them with caliper brakes?
Also, are disc wheels inherently stronger/less strong due to their
different amount of dish?

Thanks all,

Thomps.

Thomps wrote:
I have a chance to buy a set of MTB wheels, but they're set up for
disc brake use. Is there any reason I can't use them with caliper
brakes?

Yes. No braking surfaces.

Bill "unless rare 'dual-use' wheels?" S.

Thomps wrote:

I have a chance to buy a set of MTB wheels, but they're set up for disc
brake use. Is there any reason I can't use them with caliper brakes?

Depends on the specific rims used. Some rims are "disc specific" and
not intended to work with rim brakes, but many disc wheels are built
with normal rims.

If the rims say "disc" anywhere on them, they're probably not suitable
for rim brakes. If not, probably OK

Also, are disc wheels inherently stronger/less strong due to their
different amount of dish?

The front would theoretically be a bit weaker, but most front wheels are
way stronger than they need to be anyhoo.

Sheldon "Disco" Brown
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S o r n i wrote:
Thomps wrote:
I have a chance to buy a set of MTB wheels, but they're set up for
disc brake use. Is there any reason I can't use them with caliper
brakes?

Yes. No braking surfaces.

Ooops. Forgot about disk hubs w/regular rims.

Bill "never mind" S.

On Fri, 10 Sep 2004 23:11:15 -0500, Thomps
wrote:

I have a chance to buy a set of MTB wheels, but they're set up for disc
brake use. Is there any reason I can't use them with caliper brakes?

It will depend on the rims. Some MTB rims don't have the flats for
conventional brakes.

Also, are disc wheels inherently stronger/less strong due to their
different amount of dish?

In theory, they are potentially more susceptible to lateral collapse.
In practice, you are not likely to see any difference.
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On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 04:37:34 GMT, "S o r n i"
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Thomps wrote:
I have a chance to buy a set of MTB wheels, but they're set up for
disc brake use. Is there any reason I can't use them with caliper
brakes?

Yes. No braking surfaces.

Bill "unless rare 'dual-use' wheels?" S.

Not all that rare. I've had two sets.

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I have a chance to buy a set of MTB wheels, but they're set up for disc
brake use. Is there any reason I can't use them with caliper brakes?

It depends on the rims used to build the wheels. Some disc specific rims
have very short sidewalls that can't handle rim brakes.

Also, are disc wheels inherently stronger/less strong due to their
different amount of dish?

Depends on the rims. If you use an offset rim, then you can end up with
an evenly tensioned rim that will be very strong. With a regular rim you
will not have the same tension on both sides, so you will not have a rim
that is as strong.
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Alex