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andyy Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 10	Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:28 pm    Post subject: disc brakes???????? hi im looking to upgrade from my v brakes to disc brakes. it doesnt look like there is a mounting point on my RST 260 front suspension forks. can disc brakes be fitted? all help is greatly appreciated!!!!!!!![/url] Last edited by andyy on Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:48 pm; edited 1 time in total
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andyy Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 10	Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:48 pm    Post subject: please!!
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mr-marty-martin Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 1944 Location: co Durham	Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:58 pm    Post subject: erm a no you can get them for the rear of the frame, but not sure about the forks but tbh if the forks arnt ment to be used with discs then they may not be able to cope with extra strain etc, not sure tbh _________________ if anyone wants my msn addy just ask latest cyclo cross report now on the race report section!!!!!!! http://www.mtbe.co.uk/cyclo-cross-north-of-england-championships-t1827 .html http://www.mtbe.co.uk/post15951.html#15951 opinions are like @rseholes, everybody has one! this, is mine!
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K88MUD Joined: 20 Sep 2008 Posts: 777 Location: New Marske	Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:33 am    Post subject: mr-marty-martin wrote: erm a no you can get them for the rear of the frame, but not sure about the forks but tbh if the forks arnt ment to be used with discs then they may not be able to cope with extra strain etc, not sure tbh Correct marty _________________ Where theres muck theres money........well im still diging and skint.
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Dave F Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 255 Location: Darlington	Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:28 pm    Post subject: I agree - no mounting holes = no discs at front. Have a look at forks for sale as you can pick u a new-ish pair for a few hundred quid....
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andyy Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 10	Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:02 pm    Post subject: can i mount disc brakes to my frame? see image!! thanks for everyones help!!
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K88MUD Joined: 20 Sep 2008 Posts: 777 Location: New Marske	Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:07 pm    Post subject: andyy wrote: can i mount disc brakes to my frame? see image!! thanks for everyones help!! No.......they are for rear mud guards and a rack etc not for brake calipers _________________ Where theres muck theres money........well im still diging and skint.
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mr-marty-martin Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 1944 Location: co Durham	Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:17 pm    Post subject: just wonderin is that a rad frame, just that it looks like small gearing yeh k88muds rite, not for disc brakes, although you can get a disc mount, cant remember where from but i no mtb-porn-king gave the site to me so he may be able to help with this although you do run the risk of weaking the frame, and puttting strain where strain was never ment to be intended, so i would just get some realy good v's tbh or not sure what you think about magura hydraulic rim brakes, pritty good imo _________________ if anyone wants my msn addy just ask latest cyclo cross report now on the race report section!!!!!!! http://www.mtbe.co.uk/cyclo-cross-north-of-england-championships-t1827 .html http://www.mtbe.co.uk/post15951.html#15951 opinions are like @rseholes, everybody has one! this, is mine!
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andyy Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 10	Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:24 pm    Post subject: oh well looks like just new wheels for me then!! or maybe a new bike................... thanks for everyones help
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Gunner Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 3299 Location: Under Whitestone-Cliffe on the Lake.	Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:16 pm    Post subject: Andyy, looking at the picture I'd be interested to know what the bike is It certainly doesn't look (from that picture) as if it would be compatible with disk brakes, and as said earlier the "eyes" on the frame are for mudgaurds or a rack. _________________ Big wheels keep on turning, Carry me home to see my kin..............
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andyy Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 10	Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:51 pm    Post subject: its a K3 Concept bike nothing special 7005 frame think i paid about £450 a good few years ago, XT group set on it plus some rst's
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grahamdelooze Joined: 31 Dec 2008 Posts: 6	Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:21 pm    Post subject: no big deal heres my k3 with a disc on the rear just depends on how much work you want to do
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