what make and model?

[W7Ford]

The malt 2 has a round chainstay and a reinforcing bar for the disk brake, but we're getting pretty close I think. Love the joint detective collaboration on here.

 

[Wiciman]

As I understand it, the use of BOTH V-brake and disc brake mounting gussets were used for a while during a transition period when manufacturers and brands anticipated that disc brakes would take over. Is this a correct assumption, and if so, when did this evolution happen? Early 2000s?

 

[novocaine]

As I understand it, the use of BOTH V-brake and disc brake mounting gussets were used for a while during a transition period when manufacturers and brands anticipated that disc brakes would take over. Is this a correct assumption, and if so, when did this evolution happen? Early 2000s?

you are correct. although it did continue on in the market till around 2010 (cheap end and those builders who liked too).

 

[Wiciman]

you are correct. although it did continue on in the market till around 2010 (cheap end and those builders who liked too).

and when did the 26" format start to disappear, leaving space for 29":ers? About the same time?

 

[novocaine]

and when did the 26" format start to disappear, leaving space for 29":ers? About the same time?

2008 to 2010 27.5 come in followed swiftly by 29. But 36 lived on strong till well into the 10s. Inbred was still 26 till 2016-18 ish.