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Published 10 March 2008
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Original post legtod2
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10 March 2008, 14:26 UTC
#1
Sorry for posting this but I could not find in search
I have ordered a Nimbus 36. Can I mount V-brakes on it?
Do I need an adapter, if so where can I order one.
Also can someone post a picture of V-brakes mounted on the Nimbus 36.
Thanks
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10 March 2008, 16:37 UTC
#3
yes you can with appropriate adaptors, but you can also get maggies on ebay for peanuts
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10 March 2008, 18:02 UTC
#4
legtod2 said: I have ordered a Nimbus 36. Can I mount V-brakes on it?
I fitted V brakes to a Nimbus 36, and it didn't work very well. It was a real problem to get them set up, and the performance of them wasn't very good.
Innes
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10 March 2008, 18:32 UTC
#5
There are a number of people that prefer Caliper brakes to Hydraulic brakes. It would require a frame mod, but that should be as simple as drilling a hole.
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10 March 2008, 18:35 UTC
#6
I believe a picture of a caliber brake and v-brake where posted.
I just couldn't find the link.
Anyone see it or can to post it.
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10 March 2008, 22:40 UTC
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I need the adapters for my V-brake. Any have any extras?
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10 March 2008, 22:55 UTC
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CoreTechs said: I need the adapters for my V-brake. Any have any extras?
UDC will have some extras.🙄
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10 March 2008, 22:56 UTC
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innes said: UDC will have some extras.🙄
Haven't checked recently but a couple weeks ago they were apparently sold out. Can you help me out with a link if you could find them?
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10 March 2008, 23:01 UTC
#12
Unicycle.UK.com have them, I don't know how much it would cost to get them to you.
http://tinyurl.com/2yf5l4
It could be worth posting a new thread to see if anyone knows who would have them in stock near you. They may bypass this thread, see how you get on.
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18 March 2008, 10:57 UTC
#13
Ok, I'm fresh out of idea's for my Nimbus 36.
UDC is out of stock for V-Brake adapters, and can't find similar product available in canada for V-brakes.
Brought my N36 to LBS to try to get old style c-clamp brakes to mount on frame, no luck.
IS MY ONLY OPTION MAGURA HS33 ?
I would like to purchase some brake right away!!!!
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rob.northcott
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18 March 2008, 11:03 UTC
#14
You could use a BMX caliper brake if there's room under all the extra tubing of the Nimbus frame. You could mount it in front of the seat tube, but it wouldn't look so tidy (I think I've seen a picture of one fitted that way). It may go behind the seat tube like people did on normal frames if there's enough clearance below the top bracing tubes.
BMX brakes are very easy and cheap to buy (I got mine on ebay for less that £5 for a pair) - just make sure you get a front one or the bolt will be too short to go right through the seat tube.
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18 March 2008, 18:02 UTC
#15
Try online trails bike shops I go mine from www.trialsin.com
http://tinyurl.com/2rpmap
They look better then the ones that UDC sells but are a little more $ at $36.00 US.
Eddie
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18 March 2008, 18:46 UTC
#16
legtod2 said: Ok, I'm fresh out of idea's for my Nimbus 36.
UDC is out of stock for V-Brake adapters, and can't find similar product available in canada for V-brakes.
Brought my N36 to LBS to try to get old style c-clamp brakes to mount on frame, no luck.
IS MY ONLY OPTION MAGURA HS33 ?
I would like to purchase some brake right away!!!!
Todd. Why don't you talk to Darren Bedford re: this issue? He might have a possible solution for you.
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