Scrounger

Is it safe to cut off the rear brake mount bar that goes across the top stays. I'm trying to avoid having to custom order hard to find 24" inch wheels for this junior 10 speed frame. The front wheel fits perfect, will I cause severe structural damage if I cut off the rear cross bar mount section to accomadate the 26" wheel??

knucks

I don't think that's a good idea, but hey, it's your bike do whatever.

bward1028

probably, but you never know until you try it. it could last forever, or it could sent you into the pavement.

jmichaeldesign

It sounds like this is a project that won't be ridden daily.

I wouldn't ride it everyday, but if I was tossing a bike together for the fun of it I'd do it for sure.

c0urt

my vote says no.

because the frame with twist laterally. causing the chain to come off.

I could be wrong, but that is my vote

NewYorkMantle

lol, go for it dude. we need pics of the aftermath though.

Lenkeit

Is there room for a curved replacement piece to be welded in?

orangepaint

The brake bridge does serve a purpose aside from holding a brake...why else would track bikes, bikes with disk brakes, and bikes with canti brakes have one?

jet sanchEz

Sure dood, sounds like a great plan. Save as much money as you can.

Johnny Nemo

Hell yes !

Scrounger

Where could I possibly order a 24" road wheel? Searched the internet can't find any!>?

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build one [;

jchechile

i say try it.. i mean, the worst that could happen is you learn that you can't do that on any other bikes... and we do too

urban_assault

https://www.chucksbikes.com/store/

Click on "wheels"

Center row, third from top.

$78 for the set is a lot less than an ambulance ride.

shapelike

Here's a general tip: if you don't even know what it's called, don't cut it off.

huerro

There's this magical place called a bike shop where you can order all kinds of crazy things. Try there.

humancongereel

this thread is awesome.

chase.

someone on here did a finite element analysis / structural test of a theoretical road frame with and without a bridge. i believe the conclusion was that it didn't matter much as long as the rear axle was solidly bolted in.

jet sanchEz

Do you have some pictures of the frame?

urban_assault

+1

Moximitre

Makes more sense.

urban_assault

Here's a general tip: if you don't even know what it's called, it's probably not important.


If my doctor thinks like this as well, I hope he completed all his studying before I go in for surgery.

tbrtbx

do it and let us know

I_luv_hooters

make this thread a sticky.

tbrtbx

and everybody knows you just want to cut off the brake bridge on your powdercoated pista,

don't try it with that '24" wheel junior bike' b/s.

yeh, busted.