[CBR] Adding Disc Brake Mount?

Adam F said:

Anyone know someone in the ACT who could weld a disc brake mount on to
my existing steel fork?

Speak to Gripsport - gripsport.com.au is the address IIRC. He's in
Victoria, but freight isn't much and he's generally acknowledged as
knowing what he's doing. I've had a frame repair done by him before, and
it's still going strong.

The other option would be to check what is available through boutique
brands like Salsa. I know they do a couple of 1.125 rigid forks with disc
tabs, and may still do some 1" stuff. I *think* there are even a few
suspension forks around with 1" steerers and disc tabs, but since I've not
been looking for such a thing I couldn't tell you who might have them.

--
Dave Hughes | [email hidden]
This calls for a very special blend of psychology
and extreme violence. - Vyvyan

Adam F said:

Hi All,

Anyone know someone in the ACT who could weld a disc brake mount on to
my existing steel fork?

It's a 1" threaded rigid MTB fork - buggered if I can find such a thing
with a disc mount, and I figure it can't be that hard to add one (just a
bit of fiddling to get the angle right I guess).

I emailed Ethos bikes on a recommendation from LBS but no reply.

I'll give it a go if you like. I've got a few old rigid forks that we
could use for testing purposes prior to attempting the real thing.

BTH

Adam F said:

Hi All,

Anyone know someone in the ACT who could weld a disc brake mount on to
my existing steel fork?

It's a 1" threaded rigid MTB fork - buggered if I can find such a thing
with a disc mount, and I figure it can't be that hard to add one (just a
bit of fiddling to get the angle right I guess).

I emailed Ethos bikes on a recommendation from LBS but no reply.

Cheers,

--
//Adam F

I have a jig for this
Pete - Canberra

BT Humble said:

Adam F said:

Hi All,

Quoted message said:

Anyone know someone in the ACT who could weld a disc brake mount on to
my existing steel fork?

Quoted message said:

It's a 1" threaded rigid MTB fork - buggered if I can find such a thing
with a disc mount, and I figure it can't be that hard to add one (just a
bit of fiddling to get the angle right I guess).

Quoted message said:

I emailed Ethos bikes on a recommendation from LBS but no reply.

I'll give it a go if you like. I've got a few old rigid forks that we
could use for testing purposes prior to attempting the real thing.

BTH

I've seen your welding mate!

Poiter said:

Adam F said:

Hi All,

Anyone know someone in the ACT who could weld a disc brake mount on to
my existing steel fork?

It's a 1" threaded rigid MTB fork - buggered if I can find such a
thing
with a disc mount, and I figure it can't be that hard to add one (just
a
bit of fiddling to get the angle right I guess).

I emailed Ethos bikes on a recommendation from LBS but no reply.

Cheers,

--
//Adam F

I have a jig for this
Pete - Canberra

....and a welding station?

😉

Seriously, I'd be a happy man if you could do it.

--
//Adam F
[in O'Connor]

Quoted message said:

BT Humble said:

Adam F said:

Hi All,
Anyone know someone in the ACT who could weld a disc brake mount on to
my existing steel fork?
It's a 1" threaded rigid MTB fork - buggered if I can find such a thing
with a disc mount, and I figure it can't be that hard to add one (just a
bit of fiddling to get the angle right I guess).
I emailed Ethos bikes on a recommendation from LBS but no reply.

I'll give it a go if you like. I've got a few old rigid forks that we
could use for testing purposes prior to attempting the real thing.

BTH

I've seen your welding mate!

Hmm thanks BT - sounds like Mr Poiter's done it before, but if he can't
help me I'll keep your kind offer in mind!

--
//Adam F

Poiter said:

Adam F said:

Anyone know someone in the ACT who could weld a disc brake mount on to
my existing steel fork?

I have a jig for this

That's why they call you the Lord of the Dance

Parbs

quote='Adam F'Poiter said:

Adam F said:

Hi All,

Anyone know someone in the ACT who could weld a disc brake mount on to
my existing steel fork?

//Adam F

I have a jig for this
Pete - Canberra

....and a welding station?

😉

Seriously, I'd be a happy man if you could do it.

--
//Adam F
[in O'Connor][/QUOTE]

TIG and Oxy
Done a few of these.

Pete
Duffy (work - Civic) (ride everywhere) (France after 12/8)

Poiter said:

Adam F said:

Poiter said:

Adam F Wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Anyone know someone in the ACT who could weld a disc brake mount on

to

Quoted message said:

> my existing steel fork?
>
> //Adam F
I have a jig for this
Pete - Canberra

....and a welding station?

😉

Seriously, I'd be a happy man if you could do it.

--
//Adam F
[in O'Connor]

TIG and Oxy
Done a few of these.

Pete
Duffy (work - Civic) (ride everywhere) (France after 12/8)

Sounds good - I'm too dumb to figure out what to take out of your email
address though, so would you mind emailing me your address or phone number?

Cheers,

--
//Adam F

PS I used to live in France in case you need any tips 😉

quote='Adam F'Poiter said:

Adam F Wrote:

I'm too dumb to figure out what to take out of your email
address though, so would you mind emailing me your address or phone number?

Cheers,

--
//Adam F

[/QUOTE]

Not on here and you aren't a registered member so I can't send you a personal mail.

Pete

Poiter said:

Adam F said:

Poiter said:

Adam F Wrote:

I'm too dumb to figure out what to take out of your email
address though, so would you mind emailing me your address or phone
number?

Cheers,

--
//Adam F

Not on here and you aren't a registered member so I can't send you a
personal mail.

Pete

Er, I'm posting to aus.bicycle, most newsreaders can easily discern the
email....

--
//Adam F

Adam F said:

Er, I'm posting to aus.bicycle, most newsreaders can easily discern the
email....

See above, and remove the spam trap. Poiter is posting via cycling
forums?

Aeek said:

Adam F said:

Er, I'm posting to aus.bicycle, most newsreaders can easily discern the
email....

See above, and remove the spam trap. Poiter is posting via cycling
forums?

Ah, thanks Aeek.

I didn't realise web forums and NGs could cross over like that...behind
the times.

--
//Adam F