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Link
06-22-2007, 11:36 AM
I've got an older RM Blizzard (steel frame) I'm building up. I would like to run a disk brake in the rear, but it doesn't have a mount. Can I have one welded on without destroying the frame? If so, does anyone know anyone who can weld one on for me? Thanks!



LeeLau
06-22-2007, 11:46 AM
Yes - you can add a rear disc mount. Get hold of Mike Truelove in Squamish - he does awesome work

http://members.shaw.ca/mtmetal/mtmframes.html
XXX_er
06-22-2007, 11:47 AM
http://www.therapycomponents.com/BRAKETHERAPY.htm

these work

usually by the time you add the kit,buy the disc brake ,buy wheels that can mount a disc its cheaper to buy something that already has discs
XXX_er
06-22-2007, 11:50 AM
Yes - you can add a rear disc mount. Get hold of Mike Truelove in Squamish - he does awesome work

http://members.shaw.ca/mtmetal/mtmframes.html

he adds that extra strut which is a very good thing , my brodie cracked right there and the new frame had the extra strut

what does he charge ballpark?
TheGiggler
06-22-2007, 06:36 PM
he adds that extra strut which is a very good thing , my brodie cracked right there and the new frame had the extra strut

what does he charge ballpark?



think it's in the 100 bucks ballpark but i dont think that cover re-painting.

if i ever get this done to my '93 rocky hammer it will be from Mike for sure ... he does amazing work ... welder of the handmade chromags ...
Farmer
06-22-2007, 11:19 PM
just remember, welding would void the frames warantee
trouble
06-22-2007, 11:42 PM
if it doesn't have a disc mount I highly doubt its still under warranty
CraigH
06-23-2007, 01:44 PM
Probably won't work with a steel HT, but if the frame has big flat drop outs like an aluminum HT or some Ti HTs, the A2Z adapter works well. I'm using one on an old Cove Hummer.

http://www.a2zcomponents.com/OLD-web/Adapter/adap10.jpg

www.a2zcomponents.com/OLD-web/Adapter/adap01.htm

NS Sports Swap at the bottom of Mtn Hwy was able to order one in for me.
Dantes Inferno
06-23-2007, 03:07 PM
Mike Truelove in Squamish.

Works with Steel and Titanium.
Link
06-23-2007, 03:13 PM
Thanks for the tips everyone. I'll get in touch with Mike. Found out that Dekerf can weld disk mounts on too, for about $125, I think.
wizardB
06-23-2007, 05:23 PM
Or you could just buy a set of XTR V brakes and save yourself some weight.
SubPlop
06-23-2007, 09:29 PM
V brakes and rain don't work so well together.

V brakes also don't like bent rims.

I don't like V brakes.

Austin
CraigH
06-23-2007, 11:24 PM
Back in the days before disk brakes, for ultimate braking power we ran Magura HS-33 hydraulic rim brakes. I still have a couple of HTs with them on, and they still work well.
Couch_Surfer
06-24-2007, 01:11 AM
Back in the days before disk brakes, for ultimate braking power we ran Magura HS-33 hydraulic rim brakes. I still have a couple of HTs with them on, and they still work well.

I love those brakes - I'm still ticked I sold off my set years back cause I had no money. Once you had them set up, they were awesome.... although they did chew through rims pretty effectively.