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Old 11-04-03, 04:52 PM
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fitting disk brakes with no frame mounts

I have recently found a steal of a deal on some wheels with disks and hope hydraulics altogether.which i snatched up straight away.
My problem is although there are mountings for the rear brake, theres no mounts on the forks.
I've seen a gismo on another bike that creates mountings for the rear brake. But is there a gizmo to do the same for the forks? I've had a look around and haven't been able to find any!

If anyone knows where i could find one of these or even just to let me know they exist that would be wicked.

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There are several devices for frames but none for forks (that I've seen). Get the frame adapter and upgrade the fork.
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Yep upgrade your fork!
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Bikester - what kind of bike do you have? This could help us figure out something for you.
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My bikes a Cannondale super v800 (99 model).The forks are Fatty D's.
The reason im after a mounting gizmo's cos upgrading the forks is probly gona cost me big bucks(not only for the new forks but for the fitting).An theres nothing wrong with the ones i've got.
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Bikester, unfortunately, there is no adapter for the forks. I would visit you LCD(Local Cannondale Dealer) (Just made that up!)

Explain your situation to the dealer and see what he can do for you. Many times a frame will get damaged in shipping or has a warranty issue and the Cannondale Rep may have access to a spare fork with the disc tabs.

You can also try EBay!

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