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

[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

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

Given that most slowing braking is done with the front and the rear brakes more for steering (unless your a skid kid) then personally I would stick with V's on the back anyway unless you plough through really deep mud in the winter

Oh, and if you do go for disks at the back - just be aware that if you sometimes trap the back wheel between your legs if your stopped to look at a view, catch your breath or have a better drink from your camelback then you can get really painful moon shaped burns from the disks if you are in hilly terrain

This post has been edited by BigAl_UK: Jun 7, 2007 - 11:01 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

Given that most slowing braking is done with the front and the rear brakes more for steering (unless your a skid kid) then personally I would stick with V's on the back anyway unless you plough through really deep mud in the winter

Oh, and if you do go for disks at the back - just be aware that if you sometimes trap the back wheel between your legs if your stopped to look at a view, catch your breath or have a better drink from your camelback then you can get really painful moon shaped burns from the disks if you are in hilly terrain

Thanks for that mate. Maybe I'll just stick with the V-brakes on the back and go for a disk on the front instead.

Cheers