Singlespeed with Disc Brakes
10-31-08, 10:55 AM
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P.S. -
I've posted this a few times before, but here's an example of a cross fork with a disk front (Avid BB7 road, works great with any road levers):
I'm actually selling this bike to fund a real cyclocross build though (gears and all, I know, I'm sorry), and would sell the carbon fork too, I got it off someone else on here anyway.
I've posted this a few times before, but here's an example of a cross fork with a disk front (Avid BB7 road, works great with any road levers):
I'm actually selling this bike to fund a real cyclocross build though (gears and all, I know, I'm sorry), and would sell the carbon fork too, I got it off someone else on here anyway.
10-31-08, 11:20 AM
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The Exile SS is not discontinued for 09, but it does come with a Tora forkwhich would not be needed for the OP's application. It's also now called the "Dragon One."
There are lots of singlespeed, rigid, 29er mountain bikes that would fit the bikk with a swap to some narrower 700c tires and a change in gearing. Many have alredy been mentioned, but I'll add the Redline Monocog Flight, or base the base level monocog which is completely disc ready.
There are lots of singlespeed, rigid, 29er mountain bikes that would fit the bikk with a swap to some narrower 700c tires and a change in gearing. Many have alredy been mentioned, but I'll add the Redline Monocog Flight, or base the base level monocog which is completely disc ready.
11-01-08, 12:12 AM
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I second the notion of dropping $30-40 on a set of decent brake pads. The salmon ones like some had suggested are great! It really makes a huuuuuuuuge difference. Stock Shimano pads are weak.
Also try a brake booster if your frame is flexy.
I ride V-brakes doing semi-trialsy stuff.. v-brakes are pleeeeeenty strong.
Besides.. I've ridden mechanical discs that suck worse than a badly aligned pair of U-brakes!
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Also try a brake booster if your frame is flexy.
I ride V-brakes doing semi-trialsy stuff.. v-brakes are pleeeeeenty strong.
Besides.. I've ridden mechanical discs that suck worse than a badly aligned pair of U-brakes!
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11-01-08, 02:55 PM
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Have you tried just getting new pads for your current brakes? Taking them to a shop or something and making sure they're adjusted correctly? Are you using steel rims?
Kool-Stop Salmon pads and some attention to setting them up would likely solve your problem. Disk brakes are great for nasty weather and very predictable braking, and I would recommend them, but getting a whole new bike when you're having issues braking seems a bit ridiculous...
Kool-Stop Salmon pads and some attention to setting them up would likely solve your problem. Disk brakes are great for nasty weather and very predictable braking, and I would recommend them, but getting a whole new bike when you're having issues braking seems a bit ridiculous...
11-01-08, 04:36 PM
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Van Dessel Country Road Bob i have one and i really like it, you can go fixed with it if you want or make it whatever you want to, it has disk brakes and an eccentric BB for chain adj, it's a great ride...
11-04-08, 12:15 PM
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