I have a project I'd like to get done over the winter (well 2 actually). The plan is to get two frames powder coated in white and then let the kids paint/draw on the blank canvas before clear coating.
Before I do this, I'm wondering if I should contemplate having disc tabs welded? For one frame (an alpine stars that looks a bit like a trimble), my reasoning is that it's for my wife. She's not too tall and I'm trying to build a bike for her that she will actually use and is comfortable. standout height and the ability to get on/off easily is paramount so the thinking behind disc brakes is that I could run 24 inch wheels to make the small frame yet smaller. Obviously if I go down this route v or canti brakes won't work, but are there any considerations/issues I need to take account of if I attempt running smaller wheels?
The other frame is a saran killi e-stay. No real logic behind the conversion on this one other than I can, and if I do, it needs to be done before painting.
Anyone used anyone to do this type of conversion? What kind of money would I be looking at to get it done? Cost is a cosiderstion as I've not for much £ but would like to get these bikes ready for next year as the kids are getting into riding and I want to at least get the bike for my wife built up and ready for next year. The other is really for me wanting something unique I can involve my kids in building. I'm not ruling out a full retro build (will make a change for me as I like retro-mod builds it seems), but as I'm considering one frame, I thought I may as well consider both before making as decision.
Any thoughts/advice/opinions on either gratefully received?
Before I do this, I'm wondering if I should contemplate having disc tabs welded? For one frame (an alpine stars that looks a bit like a trimble), my reasoning is that it's for my wife. She's not too tall and I'm trying to build a bike for her that she will actually use and is comfortable. standout height and the ability to get on/off easily is paramount so the thinking behind disc brakes is that I could run 24 inch wheels to make the small frame yet smaller. Obviously if I go down this route v or canti brakes won't work, but are there any considerations/issues I need to take account of if I attempt running smaller wheels?
The other frame is a saran killi e-stay. No real logic behind the conversion on this one other than I can, and if I do, it needs to be done before painting.
Anyone used anyone to do this type of conversion? What kind of money would I be looking at to get it done? Cost is a cosiderstion as I've not for much £ but would like to get these bikes ready for next year as the kids are getting into riding and I want to at least get the bike for my wife built up and ready for next year. The other is really for me wanting something unique I can involve my kids in building. I'm not ruling out a full retro build (will make a change for me as I like retro-mod builds it seems), but as I'm considering one frame, I thought I may as well consider both before making as decision.
Any thoughts/advice/opinions on either gratefully received?