Adding Disc Brakes

[konarob8]

Ok so not staying in the truly retro theme, but I've got a couple of old steel bikes and I'm thinking possibly of putting disc brakes on at least one of them. The front shouldn't be too much of a hassle as the forks will take a disc brake or V's. I've seen adapter kits that use the old brake bosses and some jiggery pokery to put one on the rear, but they are expensive and look a bit crap. I'm wondering if it is possible just to get something welded on to take the brake or if the adapter kits are the way forward. Anyone got any experience or advice?

 

[JohnH]

The photos in this thread are very good for showing what options are available... http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=132833

 

[letmetalktomark]

Hi Rob,

Welcome to the site.

There are a number of frame builders/modifiers in the UK that would do the work - its down to cost primarily I guess.

I had one added by Argos to modernize my Kona I have had since new.

Cost depends on exactly what you want done.

Quick pic of mine:

EDIT ...... Too slow!

 

[big.eck]

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