JGRIFF

Anybody out there know where i can get a bracket made to mount a disc brake on the frame for the rear wheel of my MTB

BOB.T

I was lead to believe you had to buy bikes which were designed to run discs? The wheels are definately different, they have to be narrower to accomadate the hub/disc. I don't see why you can't modify the frame though, maybe a specialist engineering shop could make you a bracket?

I'm looking at buying a new bike and asked the salesman in the local shop " how long do the discs last!? He said " you won't wear the discs out, even cars last about ten years and then you can just get them skimmed! Being a mechanic I had to bite my lip and leave the shop as fast as I could!
Bob

Luke

Come on be real.Unless you are a "Full on down hill junkie" A good set of "AVID's Or "SHIMANO LX'S" Yes LX'S Not XT/XTR will stop you if they are set up correctly. Disks Look nice...But The time you have to spend sorting them up.

Going to "ROW ME OWN BOAT HERE"!! I was sponcered by "SARACEN " (When they knew how to make bikes....) Done ICELAND/EGYPT (Nearly got shot Coming down from the top of The Valley OF the Kings !!) Tunisia and Morroco.

I would suggest if you really want them. Buy a new Bike (KONA !!!) with some nice "HOPE'S". Bikes costs are at a all time low at the moment .

Be lucky

Luke

S600BYY

jgriff
what frame have you got?
the reason i ask is my local bike shop can source caliper mounts for most bikes(they are all different due to tube profiles)
once you have the mount you then need a wheel built with a disk hub and also need to buy a disk set up(hope enduro 4 is very good value at £140 is's the dh4 renamed for 2001 it comes with the pro lever(adjustable reach)and as the name would suggest a 4 pot caliper with ultra cool stainless braided hose(but watch your paint work)
once you have all this take all the bits to a welder/fabricator to braze the bracket to your frame you must have all the bits with you to ensure propper alignment of the bracket(1mm out and your going to have problems)
iff this all seems to much aggro(which it is )get some good v's or buy a new frame check out mbuk for some good deals(the kona roast for £245 looks VERY nice
also don't forget if you do really want a bracket welded on you will have to budget for a respray as the welding/brazing will burn a lot of paint off

S600BYY

kelvin

I have to agree with a few of the other posts here - personally, I'd avoid going for a rear disc. If you want some serious stopping power, go for some decent "V's", or invest in some Magura's. Discs obviously look nice but it's a lot of hassle to convert standard frames, and adjustment wise they're damm fiddly!!!

Good Luck,

Kelvin

Stuart Page

iTrader: (4)

I run a Disc front (Hope as in latest MBUK) and run a V brake rear, LX type, and stopping is no problem. Discs on the rear are only good if you ride all the time in 6 inch deep mud, cos that way it doesn't scratch your rims! Save your money and get lighter wheels!

JGRIFF

sorry guys, pehaps i should have given you a bit more info, frame (full suspension)is an aluminium AMMACO, the softtail is an HTS ferrous alloy. i already have the calipers (Tektro), discs, and Mavix XT rims. I am a qualified engineer, I need the contact details for someone to make the mounting bracket, the design of which I have nearly finished

andy p

Luke, <<I was sponcered by "SARACEN " (When they knew how to make bikes....) >>

When exactly was this then? (sorry, couldn't resist ). Are you talking original bright blue Tuff Trax and the original MTB club races?

JGRIFF - what sort of alloy is the frame made from. You might find that simply welding the boss onto frame may knacker the heat treatment the the frame already has. I know your an engineer so you've probably thought about this already, but bike tubing is much thinner that your average bit of welded aluminum and needs to be treated with care. You might like to consider a couple of jubilee clips and epoxy glue. Looks a bit heath-robinson but will ensure the integrity of your frame.

Cheers,
Andy

nik1

You can buy a bracket for rear disc use, or you could buy my bike! hehe. I cant remember who makes them though, might be hope, try giving them a bell.