flat mount or post mount for 2016 trek boone

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jjones
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by jjones

Hi,

I picked up a 2016 trek boone disc frame. This is my disc bike and I am very unfamiliar with disc systems. I am going to go with a mechnical set up paired with standard 10 speed sram shifters.

Frankly, I am confused whether the frame takes flat mount or post mount calipers (maybe even either?). I will be looking for something on the light side whether flat mount or post mount. The bike will be used for road/gravel road riding mostly.

I apprectiat any clarification regarding post mount vs flat mount. Once I know my target I should be able to figure a light and function set up. Any advice regarding 140mm or 160mm would be appreciated too. I'm am planning 140mm at this point.

Thanks,
Jeff

vinuneuro
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by vinuneuro

Post-mount. I definitely wouldn't go larger than 140mm in the rear. 160mm front is probably the way to go and even Trek eventually went to 160mm front on the Boone.
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jfranci3
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by jfranci3

My 2014 or 2015 Crockett is post. 140mm with a 20mm spacer. I'm 86kg, and I'd go 160mm F&R all the way. Dirt is deformable and gripy, so you can get more traction than on asphalt. 140mm is fine for road only.
Pad choice is more important - go organic/resin for everyday as it gives good initial cold bite. Metallic only for hills/long braking.
On rotors, they're all the same for the most part, the biggest decision is 6 hole v centerlock. 6 hole can be converted to centerlock easily.

That's a QR frame right? Get a DT Swiss dt swiss rws skewer in front as the fork will shimmy under hard dirt braking (not dangerous, just annoying)

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