cannondale killer V - can i adapt to disk brake?

gustie
gustie Posts: 118
edited August 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
hi to all

my first post here


i own an old killer V and really like the ride, but i would like disk brakes on it

has anyone managed to adapt this frame?

it has long dropouts like in this pic
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/46/17310 ... cd.jpg?v=0



would be a shame to have to buy a new frame!

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    what is the hub rear spacing? 135mm?
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  • gustie
    gustie Posts: 118
    ermmm not sure

    all i know i have some titanium hope hub with blue anodised ends!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    and you run 8 or 9 speed? if yes then no probs.

    Have a look for an A2Z brake adaptor. linky in the tech links sticky above.
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  • gustie
    gustie Posts: 118
    nicklouse wrote:
    what is the hub rear spacing? 135mm?

    is this as easy as measuring the space between the dropouts?
  • gustie
    gustie Posts: 118
    im running 8 speed XTR (old style)
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    gustie wrote:
    nicklouse wrote:
    what is the hub rear spacing? 135mm?

    is this as easy as measuring the space between the dropouts?

    yes ish. or the hub.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • gustie
    gustie Posts: 118
    thanks

    ill measure when im home!

    i seen the a2z adapter but was concerned as the killer V dropouts are quite long and stick out backwards
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    the forces go into the brake bosses. if it will not fit then there is no options.
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  • gustie
    gustie Posts: 118
    hmm ok

    the one i seen seemed to only fit on the drop out and not to the brake boss

    best i research some more then lol

    cheers

    any other brands worth a mention?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    opps thinking of an other, but the A2Z does rest on the seat stay.

    cant think of the other at the moment.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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