Fork modification

[mk1Matt]

I want a set of rigid forks with disc mounts but can't find many that don't come with V mounts as well. Is it me or does leaving a set of unused V mounts look a crap? Anyway, because my budget is limited I was thinking about getting a set of P2's with disc mounts (cheap on ebay) and taking a grinder to the V mounts. The forks are going to be resprayed anyway.

Is this a really stupid plan? Because the P2's are steel I doubt it would weaken them in any way (wouldn't fancy trying it on ali forks).

 

[Kona Paul]

Not sure what effect it would have on the steel, but will agree canti/v bosses look kind of ugly when not being used. You can probably find some newer disc only P2's on ebay. I have seen them there before.

 

[FluffyChicken]

Quick look at Orange bikes and the F8 is disc only..

Of course that is from 'the dark side'

 

[Grannygrinder]

go for it

V brake pivots are only welded on. cut them back nearly flush then gently grind smooth. Should come up lovely.

 

[JME]

why not just save money on spray job and get some pace?

 

[mk1Matt]

Glad to hear I'm not stupid for considering it! Might give it a go, unless I can find some disc only P2's.

JME - I seriously considered the Pace option, but there's a slight problem with them - the rider weight limit. I'm, erm... slightly over it