{"product_id":"speed-mechanical-disc-caliper-set","title":"Speed Mechanical Disc Caliper Set","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"242\" data-section-id=\"1n2yfcq\" data-start=\"217\"\u003e What you’re getting\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"294\" data-start=\"244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"294\" data-start=\"244\"\u003eMechanical disc brake caliper (aluminum alloy)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"295\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"327\" data-section-id=\"120kf9t\" data-start=\"295\"\u003eCable-operated (not hydraulic)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"388\" data-section-id=\"1ovieah\" data-start=\"328\"\u003eAluminum body → lightweight, won’t rust, decent durability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"462\" data-section-id=\"jqwpmv\" data-start=\"389\"\u003eSimpler and cheaper than hydraulic brakes, but requires more hand force\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"467\" data-start=\"464\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"497\" data-section-id=\"1x36lvp\" data-start=\"469\"\u003e Key features explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"523\" data-section-id=\"1uueh0v\" data-start=\"499\"\u003e Easy installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"524\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"553\" data-section-id=\"phv4xi\" data-start=\"524\"\u003eComes with mounting bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"624\" data-section-id=\"nsvohk\" data-start=\"554\"\u003eShould bolt straight onto most frames\/forks that support disc brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"648\" data-section-id=\"pujqu4\" data-start=\"626\"\u003e Easy adjustment\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"649\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"811\" data-section-id=\"1beid26\" data-start=\"649\"\u003eTwo main adjustments:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"811\" data-start=\"675\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"752\" data-section-id=\"ybj145\" data-start=\"675\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"677\"\u003ePad gap adjuster\u003c\/strong\u003e → lets you fine-tune how close pads sit to the rotor\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"811\" data-section-id=\"1hl8vo2\" data-start=\"755\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"757\"\u003eCable tension screw\u003c\/strong\u003e → helps dial in braking feel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"901\" data-section-id=\"tk1hjc\" data-start=\"812\"\u003eThis is important because mechanical brakes need more manual tuning than hydraulic ones\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"903\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"959\" data-section-id=\"1v7eiyr\" data-start=\"908\"\u003e Mounting \u0026amp; sizing (this part needs attention)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"987\" data-section-id=\"14ctmfu\" data-start=\"961\"\u003e Mount compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"988\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1199\" data-section-id=\"rt2e80\" data-start=\"988\"\u003eWorks with:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1004\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1035\" data-section-id=\"1i0iji3\" data-start=\"1004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003eIS mount (51mm spacing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1199\" data-section-id=\"1ch1zp5\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003ePost mount (74mm spacing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"1069\"\u003e\r\n\t\t This is good—it means it fits most bikes, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003ebut you may still need an adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on your frame\/fork and rotor size.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1273\" data-section-id=\"uqqxpe\" data-start=\"1206\"\u003e Rotor size compatibility (slightly confusing in the listing)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1284\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003eThey say:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1309\" data-section-id=\"xiygtf\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003eFront caliper: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1302\"\u003e0mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1334\" data-section-id=\"mpxgdw\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003eRear caliper: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003e20mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1336\"\u003eThis refers to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1369\" data-start=\"1351\"\u003eadapter offset\u003c\/strong\u003e, not rotor size directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1416\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1416\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003eIn plain terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1417\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1474\" data-section-id=\"836819\" data-start=\"1417\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"1434\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003e0mm mount\u003c\/strong\u003e usually fits a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003e160mm rotor directly\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1527\" data-section-id=\"1t1g09r\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1479\"\u003e+20mm adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you run a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003e180mm rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1532\" data-start=\"1529\"\u003eSo:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1533\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1605\" data-section-id=\"1cwf6nx\" data-start=\"1533\"\u003e✔ Front can likely run \u003cstrong data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003e160mm or 180mm (with correct mount\/adapter)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1661\" data-section-id=\"9jv2rm\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003e✔ Rear usually \u003cstrong data-end=\"1641\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003e140mm or 160mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on frame\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1666\" data-start=\"1663\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1721\" data-section-id=\"o4an08\" data-start=\"1668\"\u003e Important compatibility check (with your rotor)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003eYou mentioned:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1738\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003eBaradine 180mm 6-bolt rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1776\" data-start=\"1773\"\u003eSo:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1777\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1827\" data-section-id=\"16opzfd\" data-start=\"1777\"\u003e✔ This caliper \u003cem data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003ecan\u003c\/em\u003e work with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1827\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003e180mm rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1901\" data-section-id=\"viiqxf\" data-start=\"1828\"\u003e❗ BUT you must have the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1899\" data-start=\"1854\"\u003ecorrect adapter (usually +20mm for front)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1983\" data-section-id=\"1xjpezm\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003e❗ Rear frames often \u003cstrong data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1924\"\u003edon’t support 180mm\u003c\/strong\u003e unless specifically designed for it\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1985\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2020\" data-section-id=\"1642adx\" data-start=\"1990\"\u003e Performance expectations\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2059\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003eMechanical disc brakes like this are:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2163\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2084\" data-section-id=\"uhnzh6\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003eAffordable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2125\" data-section-id=\"9try58\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003eEasy to maintain (no fluid bleeding)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2163\" data-section-id=\"r4mup3\" data-start=\"2126\"\u003eGood for commuting, casual riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2173\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2173\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2285\" data-start=\"2174\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2213\" data-section-id=\"161k5uz\" data-start=\"2174\"\u003eLess powerful than hydraulic brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2250\" data-section-id=\"5xoblh\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003eRequire more frequent adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2285\" data-section-id=\"m2m8bl\" data-start=\"2251\"\u003eCan feel less smooth\/modulated\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2309\" data-section-id=\"pmvb6c\" data-start=\"2292\"\u003e Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2353\" data-start=\"2311\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2321\"\u003esolid budget brake setup\u003c\/strong\u003e if:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2485\" data-start=\"2354\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2390\" data-section-id=\"1gplgvw\" data-start=\"2354\"\u003eYou’re upgrading from rim brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2430\" data-section-id=\"1803sk5\" data-start=\"2391\"\u003eYou want something simple and cheap\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2485\" data-section-id=\"11fttg3\" data-start=\"2431\"\u003eYou don’t ride aggressive trails or steep descents\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2491\" data-start=\"2487\"\u003eBut:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2626\" data-start=\"2492\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2626\" data-section-id=\"o1egmv\" data-start=\"2492\"\u003eIf you’re pairing it with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2569\" data-start=\"2522\"\u003e180mm rotor for serious downhill or MTB use\u003c\/strong\u003e, it may feel underpowered compared to hydraulic systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"SPEED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48115833831646,"sku":"B37","price":345.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/22953_41Oh8eZ-12L-AC--2.jpg?v=1776323049","url":"https:\/\/online-bicycle-shop.co.za\/products\/speed-mechanical-disc-caliper-set","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}