Originally Posted by cajunpedaler

I have a tandem. It presently is equipped with rim brakes. I'd like to build a front end, new fork with a disc brake. Of course, I am always trying to economize.
I have found a surly LHT fork that looks about the same rake and is compatible with disc brakes. Of course, I would build a new disc brake wheel.

two questions for now...How absolutely critical is the rake? and I think i understand that a fork on a tandem needs to be beefy because of the instance of a quick stop, that the weight of the tandem and it's riders doesn't fold the front fork because of double the weight going forward.

I'm thinking the LHT fork would be pretty sturdy.

Any ideas?
Has anyone ever brazed or welded disc tabs to a tandem fork and it worked ok?

Thanks.
Perry