|   Rear Disc Brake Mounts | Dre
Nov 17, 2002 12:23 AM | | Hi y'all. Was wondering if anyone knew if there was a way to mount rear disc brakes on an old ('96) GT Avalanche frame that has no rear disc brake mounts? It's an aluminum 6061 frame and I was interested in getting the Avid Mech Brakes. I'm interested in disc brakes and don't want to have to get a new frame to do it. Would appreciate the help! |
| remember you'll need disc specific wheels also nm | Duckman
Nov 17, 2002 1:35 AM | | |
| I know, still could you adapt a non-disc GT to take rear discs? | Dre
Nov 17, 2002 9:43 PM | | I know I have to shell out cash for either a new wheel or get a new hub. Still, is there a way to get rear disc mounts via an adapter for my GT?
Thanx! |
| re: Rear Disc Brake Mounts | kmltick
Nov 22, 2002 1:30 PM | | Hey Dre,
Yeah you can get rear adaptors that'll convert almost any frame into a rear disc frame. (so long as it has Cantilever brake bosses)
There's a couple of companies out there.
http://www.therapycomponents.com/BRAKETHERAPY.htm
(retail price for this thing is $150!)
and a newer one:
http://www.geocities.com/racing_green_uk/HammerHead.html
(it's not out yet, but coming soon)
Both do the same job.
I don't know how much the frame is worth, the prices of those adaptors might make you consider getting a new frame. Besides, JensonUSA has some pretty decent frames that are pretty cheap. I've been eyeing that matte black Jenson HT1.5 frame =)
Anyhow hope that helps. |
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