Isen workshop: adventures in batch production (or not...)

Is it possible to mix between MTB and road calipers (shimano)for hydro brakes and still use for example 8070 shifters?

Nice to know for future projects or when a replacement is needed
Thx

Should be fine.
I'm running 105 hydro shifter with XT caliper. No problems.

If you don't want to wait and save yourself a bit of money I saw this on ebay yesterday:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-Ultegra-Di2-6800-11-speed-Rear-Mech-Derailleur/232477011171?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Btw, which size rotor did you get?

Won't work with 11-34 cassette and not direct mount compatible

oh right fair enough

I have that, half price

new?

nope hence the cheap-ness .. #buyer condition

Alright I will pass then thanks though

Amey.

Keen to take this for my build if you're willing to post. Will PM

160 front 140 rear

ok...the GF weight less than 50kg and this is going to be more of a roady build so I was thinking 140 for both will do.

Did @chiroshi mention that running 160 on the front was too/very close to the fork blade?

@coldharbour, have you looked at this?

Was that on a small size fork?

Data sheet says 160mm is fine on front, however I haven't built a bike with the OEM fork, so I'll find a 12mm wheel and check today.

No, the futura gravel.

Frame takes 140 at the front right?

Frame takes 140mm, fork takes 160mm.

ok thanks

But if ridden backwards frame takes 140 at the front

direct mount compatible

@coldharbour
Do we know if the the frames will come with any adapters to be able to mount a traditional derailleur (instead of direct mount)?

They come with a standard hanger as standard, you'd need to spec the direct mount one to get that. If you haven't asked for one don't worry you'll get the traditional style.

Ah. I didn't realise that was an option.

Is it an integrated part of the frame or replaceable? I'd be keen to go direct mount in the future once the new Ultegra di2 comes out.

Replaceable hanger, 2 bolts and its off.

Phew.