Originally Posted by
fietsbob
In that case forget it. stick with Rim brakes ..
want Disc Brakes? Buy a New Bike with all the fittings and is engineered to take them ..
want to get all weather Braking , Build wheels around Drum Brakes , they will go on Old rim brake Frames .
My studded tire Beater has Drum Brake Hubs , they work with almost No Maintenance
add a 3 speed rear IGH drum combo, and It will be almost service free.
It does not take much to lock up the rear wheel. That will occur long before it bends the frame! The fork could conceivably need gusseting and I will likely add that right away.
I WILL be building this bike. I have a picture in my mind of what I want. I am a machinist and have worked in automation and fabrication. I can make it work. I don't care about what is practical, pragmatic or efficient in this case. I will assemble and test the bike before I paint it and if it needs more support I will add it. I also am NOT going to buy a new bike. Anyone with money can do that! I want a unique, beautiful and stylish bike and the pride that comes from building it. It's a rando bike after all. It is not a racebike or mountain bike. Besides it has a pretty weak motor!
