1. I am wanting to build my first bike. I want to build a touring bike with disc brakes. I really like the LHT but can it accept disc brakes? if not do you know of a good touring bike that could?

2. I also want to convert my mountain bike(o5 hardrock) to a winter bike with a internal gear hub with discs. I was wondering if the dropouts would accept this. I also would like reccomidations on where i could order a wheelset build for the winter bike.