Any Mountainbikers on here?, Need advice re:- disc brakes Options

[Racer_J]

I was wondering if there were any mountainbikers on here?? I could do with some advice regarding disc brakes...

I own a Klein Attitude Race mountain bike (yeah, I know it's an antique LOL) which I use all the time. I've been thinking of upgrading to disc brakes for a while, however, the frame has no provision to mount the rear caliper. Does anyone know if there are any clamp-on type calipers/brackets for frames that don't have mounts for disc brakes?

Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated.


Cheers

[BigAl_UK]

A couple of companies did do clamp on type fittings - in fact hope do one I think - I seem to remember there's was better than everyone elses because it had a bracing bar as the problem with non disk equipped bikes is that the stays often aren't designed to take the stress and so flex. Mind you Klein's aren't exactly known for flexing

This post has been edited by BigAl_UK: Jun 7, 2007 - 8:43 AM

[Racer_J]

A couple of companies did do clamp on type fittings - in fact hope do one I think - I seem to remember there's was better than everyone elses because it had a bracing bar as the problem with non disk equipped bikes is that the stays often aren't designed to take the stress and so flex. Mind you Klein's aren't exactly known for flexing

Yeah, the things as rigid as hell! Be a shame to get rid of the frame though, it's a really good bike. When it was new I was told it had "the stiffest rear triangle of any hardtail bike" LOL Hopefully it should be OK with a disc brake. Either that or I'll just stick with my V's

Cheers mate