Description

SHIMANO Front Disc Brake Caliper Adapter – Flat Mount to Post Mount for 160mm Rotor
Unlock the full potential of your bike´s braking system with the genuine SHIMANO Pin Front Disc Brake Caliper Adapter. As a crucial component in the Brakes subcategory of Spare Parts, this adapter is engineered with the precision and reliability that has made SHIMANO a world leader in cycling technology. It serves as the definitive solution for cyclists looking to upgrade or correctly configure their front braking setup, ensuring seamless compatibility between modern frame standards and high-performance brake calipers.
Achieve Superior Stopping Power and Control
This SHIMANO adapter is specifically designed to allow you to mount a larger 160mm disc brake rotor on a fork that features a native 140mm flat mount standard. By increasing the rotor size from 140mm to 160mm, you significantly enhance your bike´s braking performance. A larger rotor provides greater mechanical leverage, resulting in more powerful and responsive braking with less effort at the lever. Furthermore, the increased surface area improves heat dissipation during long descents, reducing the risk of brake fade and ensuring consistent performance when you need it most.
Flawless Integration and Versatility
Engineered for the modern cyclist, this adapter masterfully bridges the gap between two different mounting standards. It allows you to securely install a traditional post mount (PM) disc brake caliper onto a fork equipped with the newer, more compact flat mount (FM) system. This versatility opens up a wider range of component choices, enabling you to pair your preferred post mount caliper with a contemporary flat mount fork without any compatibility issues. The adapter´s design ensures perfect alignment of the caliper over the rotor, which is critical for smooth, quiet, and efficient braking while minimizing premature pad wear.
Key Features:
* Mount Conversion: Expertly converts a front flat mount (FM) on the fork to accept a post mount (PM) brake caliper.
* Rotor Size Upgrade: Specifically enables the use of a 160mm disc brake rotor on a fork designed with a 140mm native flat mount.
* Precision Alignment: Engineered for a secure and rigid connection, ensuring the brake caliper is perfectly positioned for optimal function and to prevent vibration.
* Sleek Design: Features a minimalist, low-profile design in a durable black finish that integrates cleanly and unobtrusively into your bike’s front end.
* Genuine SHIMANO Quality: As an authentic SHIMANO component, it guarantees flawless fit, long-lasting durability, and performance that works in perfect harmony with the entire SHIMANO ecosystem.
Whether you are building a custom road, gravel, or cyclocross bike, upgrading your current braking system, or replacing a necessary part, this adapter is an essential piece of hardware. Trust in the world-renowned quality and meticulous engineering of SHIMANO to provide the reliability and performance your ride deserves.
Attributes:
* Adapters
Brand:
SHIMANO
Specifications:
* SHIMANO disc brake adapter for flat mount frames and post mount brake calipers, black.
* DISC BR.ADAPTER SHIM.
* FR.FM 140MM OE. .
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