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Forum: Framebuilders

05-04-20, 10:21 AM

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Another thread about mounting disc brakes to a frame...

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Posted By wsteve464

Ask the framebuilder if using a thicker walled...

Ask the framebuilder if using a thicker walled steerer tube would work. A standard steerer tube appears to have a maximum wall thickness of .090" and is made of crmo. You can get 1 inch crmo tubing...

Forum: Framebuilders

05-01-20, 06:10 PM

Replies: 39

Another thread about mounting disc brakes to a frame...

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Posted By wsteve464

Was now down to 6'3" from 6'4" :). I am having a...

Was now down to 6'3" from 6'4" :). I am having a hard time finding my fit. I need a tall head tube for a more upright position. I think I may have one that fits, the one with the round dropouts has a...

Forum: Framebuilders

05-01-20, 04:37 PM

Replies: 39

Another thread about mounting disc brakes to a frame...

Views: 5,990

Posted By wsteve464

Not the Paragon dropouts but the new cast ones...

Not the Paragon dropouts but the new cast ones from Nova etc. See pic below. I initially tried to install a set of the Paragon dropouts but for quick release on my 89ish Raleigh Peak mtb. I tried to...

Forum: Framebuilders

05-01-20, 09:52 AM

Replies: 39

Another thread about mounting disc brakes to a frame...

Views: 5,990

Posted By wsteve464

If you do go with discs you will need new wheels...

If you do go with discs you will need new wheels and the standard now is pretty much 100mm axle in the front and 142 mm in the rear. If I were to do this I would make a new fork for the wider axle...

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