Show us your disc modded retro
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Lostcause
Retro Guru
I think it’s great, it’s getting used a lot where it maybe would have hardly got used and that’s what makes it greatI almost hesitate to put up a photo of my effort on the same post as the stunners pictured above... But will do so in the interests of balance, and to give hope to the mere mortals and bodgers among us
Here's my 1997 Marin Hawk Hill.
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Hmm, it actually doesn't look too bad from a distance! Just don't get too close
I used a generic eBay copy of the A2Z disc adapter, of the sort that sandwiches around the rear dropout. They're designed for big flat ally dropouts, and require a bit of fettling with a file to get to fit properly on most retro steel frames. They are somewhat inelegant once fitted compared to the beautiful jobs done by the OP, but functionally it's been spot on.
I didn't bother with a chain stay / seat stay brace on my frame as the rear triangle is pretty hefty and doesn't have much give in it when riding, but I'm not sure I'd be quite as happy with this on a nice light springy frame.
I almost didn't want to make mine *too* nice, since it's purpose is to get me out when it's too wet and muddy to want to bother (hence the full mud guards).
However, while it may not ever be a contender for BotM, it rides ridiculously nicely, very capable but still with bags of retro character.
I like this thread - definitely in line with my take on retro-biking!
and it looks cool too
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Dface
Retro Guru
Those poor canti’s have keeled over in the background.
bikeworkshop
Senior Retro Guru
It's a lot like a Disk TruckerI almost hesitate to put up a photo of my effort on the same post as the stunners pictured above... But will do so in the interests of balance, and to give hope to the mere mortals and bodgers among us
But older, cheaper, and much more experienced...
hawkhill97
Retro Guru
I'll take that, and so will the MarinIt's a lot like a Disk Trucker
But older, cheaper, and much more experienced...
Lostcause
Retro Guru
That’s fantastic, what a job. It looks like it was designed that way. What size tyres did you use?
PanoIgano
Fat Chance Fan
Hey that’s really nice work there! More pics and or a build thread would be much appreciated to see the details closer.
bikeworkshop
Senior Retro Guru
And the decision making process (+pics) on the fork disc mount - many people are nervous about this
I ended up using WTB Sendero 27.5 x 47. Works out around 1.9. The wheel size makes a huge difference to the ride quality
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