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Hello Techies!
Does anyone know of a 20" fork that's available with disk brake hardware? I figured that the BMXers would use 'em; however, I've been looking dilligently for a while and I don't see any. I guess I could get an unpainted fork and weld it on, but then I'd have to build the jig... *much* eaiser to use what's already available. Thanks, Jones |
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On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:15:47 GMT, !Jones wrote:
Hello Techies! Does anyone know of a 20" fork that's available with disk brake hardware? I figured that the BMXers would use 'em; however, I've been looking dilligently for a while and I don't see any. I guess I could get an unpainted fork and weld it on, but then I'd have to build the jig... *much* eaiser to use what's already available. BMX race bikes don't have front brakes; braking isn't really part of the sport. Some flatland forks have U-brake or V-brake mounts, either of which is enough for a bike which has the roll centre much lower than an MTB and isn't ridden in the rain. There are some 20" Trials forks with disc mounts (Onza, Brisa), but these are usually longer than a BMX fork. Kinky Cowboy* *Batteries not included May contain traces of nuts Your milage may vary |
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Kinky Cowboy wrote:
On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:15:47 GMT, !Jones wrote: Hello Techies! Does anyone know of a 20" fork that's available with disk brake hardware? I figured that the BMXers would use 'em; however, I've been looking dilligently for a while and I don't see any. I guess I could get an unpainted fork and weld it on, but then I'd have to build the jig... *much* eaiser to use what's already available. BMX race bikes don't have front brakes; braking isn't really part of the sport. Some flatland forks have U-brake or V-brake mounts, either of which is enough for a bike which has the roll centre much lower than an MTB and isn't ridden in the rain. There are some 20" Trials forks with disc mounts (Onza, Brisa), but these are usually longer than a BMX fork. Quite a few recumbents use front disc brakes. -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia The weather is here, wish you were beautiful -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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!Jones who? wrote:
Hello Techies! Does anyone know of a 20" fork that's available with disk brake hardware? I figured that the BMXers would use 'em; however, I've been looking dilligently for a while and I don't see any. I guess I could get an unpainted fork and weld it on, but then I'd have to build the jig... *much* eaiser to use what's already available. The Sasa aka MEKS forks are available with disc brake mounts in the ISO 406-mm size, but are far from inexpensive: http://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=1049573167. This supplier suggest cutting down a taller disc fork for small wheel use: http://www.gaerlan.com/bikeparts/frame/forks/fork.html. -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia The weather is here, wish you were beautiful -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:37:09 +0100, in rec.bicycles.tech Kinky Cowboy
wrote: On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:15:47 GMT, !Jones wrote: Hello Techies! Does anyone know of a 20" fork that's available with disk brake hardware? [...] BMX race bikes don't have front brakes [...] Yes, I'm aware of that; however, that wasn't quite my question... I'll default the answer to "no" and carry on. Jones |
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On Aug 6, 3:31 pm, "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman"
wrote: Quite a few recumbents use front disc brakes. Such as a Bacchetta Giro 20: http://www.bacchettabikes.com/recumb...ro20_specs.htm Jeff |
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Jeff Wills wrote:
On Aug 6, 3:31 pm, "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman" wrote: Quite a few recumbents use front disc brakes. Such as a Bacchetta Giro 20: http://www.bacchettabikes.com/recumb...ro20_specs.htm That bike has a front linear pull cantilever (aka V-brake) but the fork does have a disc brake mount. I personally would be hesitant to use a front wheel disc brake in combination with a QR hub (insert "jim beam" counter-argument here). -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia The weather is here, wish you were beautiful -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:44:46 -0500, in rec.bicycles.tech "Tom \"Johnny
Sunset\" Sherman" wrote: The Sasa aka MEKS forks are available with disc brake mounts in the ISO 406-mm size, but are far from inexpensive: http://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=1049573167. Yeah, that's an understatement! This supplier suggest cutting down a taller disc fork for small wheel use: http://www.gaerlan.com/bikeparts/frame/forks/fork.html. I've seen that suggested; however, I've never "cut down" a fork and wouldn't know how to proceed. It would seem to be easier to weld the caliper mount to an existing fork. I'll spend some time on a lathe cutting a mandrel and welding fixture; however, the concept is simple. Oh! Lookey look what someone just sent me from the recumbent group! http://www.calhouncycle.com/productc...idproduct=1091 You have to wade through lots of crap (usually) but there is still good info on Usenet. Jones |
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!Jones wrote:
On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:44:46 -0500, in rec.bicycles.tech "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman" wrote: The Sasa aka MEKS forks are available with disc brake mounts in the ISO 406-mm size, but are far from inexpensive: http://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=1049573167. Yeah, that's an understatement! This supplier suggest cutting down a taller disc fork for small wheel use: http://www.gaerlan.com/bikeparts/frame/forks/fork.html. I've seen that suggested; however, I've never "cut down" a fork and wouldn't know how to proceed. It would seem to be easier to weld the caliper mount to an existing fork. I'll spend some time on a lathe cutting a mandrel and welding fixture; however, the concept is simple. Oh! Lookey look what someone just sent me from the recumbent group! http://www.calhouncycle.com/productc...idproduct=1091 You have to wade through lots of crap (usually) but there is still good info on Usenet. butbutbut, isn't $30 a lot for a fork? Calhoun Cycle is a good shop to deal with in my experience. -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia The weather is here, wish you were beautiful -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:42:31 -0500, !Jones wrote:
On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:37:09 +0100, in rec.bicycles.tech Kinky Cowboy wrote: On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:15:47 GMT, !Jones wrote: Hello Techies! Does anyone know of a 20" fork that's available with disk brake hardware? [...] BMX race bikes don't have front brakes [...] Yes, I'm aware of that; however, that wasn't quite my question... I'll default the answer to "no" and carry on. Golly, we're all a bit snippy today aren't we? I gave two manufacturers for 20" disc brake forks, just because you're too moronic to google 20"+disc+fork and find the Calhoun shop on the first page. Kinky Cowboy* *Batteries not included May contain traces of nuts Your milage may vary |
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