Retro-fitting rear disc caliper

[MikeD]

There isn't a bolt-on solution that isn't in some way a bit nasty. I'd run a disc on the front and a V on the back. Use an Avid BB7 up front if odd levers offend.

 

[IDB1]

I don't mind the DDG one at all. . .

 

[suburbanreuben]

There isn't a bolt-on solution that isn't in some way a bit nasty. I'd run a disc on the front and a V on the back. Use an Avid BB7 up front if odd levers offend.

Nothing nasty about this, is there?

 

[IDB1]

Looks fine to me.. what set up is it??

 

[suburbanreuben]

Hope C2, no2 caliper.
It's the second set I've bought in the last year. I sold the first and regretted it immediately. These came up for sale, here, a week later.

 

[perry]

Agree with Mike . nothing wrong with a V or magura on the back , the rear of the bike does very little of the braking anyway .

 

[MikeD]

Nothing nasty about this, is there?

I have to be honest - that'd look 648 times better with a V on the back. Sleeker, lighter, generally more lovelier. And no chance of shearing the brake boss off.

I've fitted those DDG ones before. You're supposed to drill a hole in the dropout and you have to use that rear skewer (or at least bits of it).

 

[suburbanreuben]

Agreed , V's would look sleeker, but it isn't "nasty". The added control when negotiating roots, rocks and trees, or set up a high speed drift, instantly, in any conditions, is a trade off I'm happy to make.
Rideability is more important to me than looks.

 

[IDB1]

Aesthetic appeal is subjective anyway

Nowt wrong with V's on the back.. same can be said for disc..

When I first saw discs in the early/mid 90's (or mid to late??), most were front only and I felt they looked unbalanced in appearance.

Will be looking for a pre-97 disc-ready frame though. . if such a thing exists and is available for less than the price of an upper limb

 

[MikeD]

Agreed , V's would look sleeker, but it isn't "nasty".

The nastiness mainly refers to the mechanics of the things, rather than the looks. The Hope is better than most because at least some of the load is taken by the axle. But it's still a wee bit bodgetastical.

The added control when negotiating roots, rocks and trees, or set up a high speed drift, instantly, in any conditions, is a trade off I'm happy to make.

It's not making as much difference as you think. You can't apply much braking force to a rear wheel anyway. And if you're using a brake, it's not a drift ;-)

Don't take it personally, it's a lovely-looking bike. I'm just not convinced (having tried the options) that the faff of fitting a rear disc to a bike not already equipped to take one is worth the effort.