If you could find a good set of shims you could essentially use them on the back too.
V-brake mounting kit
So I bought a Charge Scissor frame/fork about a month ago. It was on sale, so I jumped on it. But now I have to figure out how to put v-brakes on it. My current bike has linear pulls and I never want to go back to caliper.
During the summer, I met this guys who had the exact same frame I bought and he had put Vs on his front fork with one of those Clamp-on v-brake mounting kits. The handling and breaking power was just awesome.
Anyway, I found only 2 v-brake kits:
Pace Rc31 (diameter too big for my fork)
http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/pace%20rc31%20kit%2006.jpg?w=350
DMR trailblade 2 (looks OK I guess)
http://cdn1.static.mporatrons.com/gear/p156832/l/
Anyway, I'd like having a few choices before spending money on this. And brazing on bosses is completely out of the question, the paintjob is just too nice.
Also, I ride dual brake right now, so a solution for Vs on the back would also be awesome.
Has anyone done this? Can you guys help me?
or make some
If you're using a dual brake set up you could find a new fork and install a power modulator on the front brake line so you won't have to worry about the endo. You'd lose the rear brake but it's easier that figureing out two sets of clamp ons. If you really want the rear brake you could just use a caliper, it will add a decent amount of braking power with it and it's not going to be the main brake anyway.
@ Jouche: Yeah shims are a good idea... dunno where I could find that though. I'd probably have to wait till I have a first kit for the front to see if it's even possible to put some on the back.
@ Mike: This doesn't really solve my problem more than just avoid it. Buying a front fork that's as good as the one I have would be expensive. Besides, it seems now my main problem is getting Vs on the back... Perhaps a plate bolted to the seat stay bridge?
Anyway, if anyone knows other V-brake mounts (of any kind), please post them here, there are probably a lot of people who would like to know about them...
http://www.danscomp.com/489051.php
Might work for ya. Local player had these on his charge scissor prior to biting the bullet and having them brazed on proper. I've gone the braze on route personally and would recommend, even if you have to repaint (it's a polo bike afterall, it won't be pretty after a few months).
Do not buy adapters for V-brakes! They are costly and non-permanent.
Most frame builders charge "braze-ons" at ~50/hr. If you do the prep work (sanding paint off), a good builder will have both front and back mounts on your bike in 45 minutes. Touch up the bare metal with spray paint primer and you're good to go for a long time.
This.
Seriously.
After you've had the posts brazed on you can tape of the stays around them and rattle a straight, neat black band of paint where the brazing was done, and keep the original paint. It will just be a small 2 inch stripe of black, and and can guarantee you'll be much happier than if you tried to mess around with other options.
Have you tried them and found them to move around or something? I was planning on getting identiti adapters from my chrome leader fork. I run 26s but I kind of like the idea that i could put 700s on someday. Do adapters not work well or do you just prefer a permanent solution?
I am pondering the idea of going with braze-ons. I know a frame builder who can do a nice job, and it's true that once done I would never have to worry about them ever again.
Also, my current bike has braze-ons on the stays. It's true that I've never had problems with them. But I didn't mind having them installed since the frame was so shitty.
Hey maybe i got something that fits for you. All custom made.Have a look:
This is really intriguing.
How does it work?
Bolted to the bridge only or fastened somewhere else?
Custom for different frames or one size fits all?
Well, its bolted only on the bridge, but it has got little finns to make sure it can´t twist. and these are made for each frame specialy.have a look:
there have to be welders in the city of angels. ask around at bike shops who they send people to for fixing steel frames. someone with experience welding motorcycles should be able to do it too. you can buy or order canti bosses from a bike shop and bring it to the welder. parts and labor shouldn't cost very much.
Yeah. Not sure if you have been to the rink yet but theres a dude named Maury eho can weld some canti mounts on for you... Come out on sunday.
For some bikes Daniel Adriaans solution would be better then welding on mounts.
Well, i could make one for you if you like. Just let me know and talk about it.
Its a polo bike, the paint will get ruined in play and travle, so who cares about some braze-ons. I have an Affinity Cyclone with rear mounts brazed on (I bought new front forks cos I run 26 on the front). I just rattle canned the mounts blue again and have had no problems, You honestly have to look close to see it has been welded.
The brakes work like a dream and I never have to think or be concerned about the system again.
found another one:
Identiti Rebate (these looks a bit stronger)
http://www.identitibikes.com/ison/image/complete/fkit-v-pivots-a.jpg