v brake hard tail frame to disc brake

SUPERSUTT
SUPERSUTT Posts: 292
edited August 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
is there any way to convert a v brake only hardtail frame to accept disc brake or have i no chance but to buy a frame that will accept disc brakes
falling off doesn't hurt....its the landing that hurts


FS Giant Trance X3 (2013)
FS Specialized Camber 2011 (2011)=(stolen)
HT Merlin Malt one (sold)

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    There are some adaptors such as the A2Z disc adaptors, but they do not fit all frames.
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  • SUPERSUTT
    SUPERSUTT Posts: 292
    i have an old merlin malt 1 frame i dont know the year . so how do they fit onto the frame
    falling off doesn't hurt....its the landing that hurts


    FS Giant Trance X3 (2013)
    FS Specialized Camber 2011 (2011)=(stolen)
    HT Merlin Malt one (sold)
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Have you looked the part up?
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  • SUPERSUTT
    SUPERSUTT Posts: 292
    yes it says the frame needs to be flat at the drop out fpr it to work . and my drop outs are flat but the chain stays and seat stays are round . it looks like a hit or miss with this .buy to try . i will try to upload a photo
    falling off doesn't hurt....its the landing that hurts


    FS Giant Trance X3 (2013)
    FS Specialized Camber 2011 (2011)=(stolen)
    HT Merlin Malt one (sold)
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    It attaches to the dropoiut so your stays really aren't that relevant unless they intrude into the dropout area used by the adaptor. How about finding a square on photo, adjusting zoom so a printout is real sized and trying it against your dropouts?

    Or you could get a local fabrication company to make you an adaptor, its not rockt science and the commercial ones are well over priced for what they actually are!

    Or you could get a frame builder to attach some mounts (extreme I know).

    That or disk front V rear of course!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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