converting to disc's

[Ycawsfach]

Am I on the right forum? I thought this was Retrobike UK?

whats your point?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Dia-c ... 8820289592

and

1994 - Sachs (SRAM) introduces PowerDisc, the first mass-produced hydraulic disc brake system



and

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=94741

i was fasinated by disc brakes.

Did you actually have either of those systems fitted to your bike, what would be the ratio of people who used those brakes compared to cantilevers, Vees, Maguras or even drum brakes? That's my point.

still dont get your point :?

shall we ban talking about paul rear mechs? how many people had them?

that's not a fair comparison, the only difference between a Paul derailleur and the contemporary Shimano derailleurs was that the Shimano part actually worked. The Paul derailleur was not significantly new technology.

And besides, the OP is talking about retrofitting discs to a bike that was built to use rim brakes, and he's not planning on using some rare early discs, just adding modern parts to an old bike.

Someone should also warn him about the perils of adding new metal to an elderly aluminum frame too.

OMG I never knew there were so many rules regarding what is right or wrong when owning old bikes. Perhaps the mods ought to draw up a set of rules about what's acceptable to help prevent people who just want to enjoy their bikes committing a real faux pas. :roll: :roll: :roll: