Fitting disc brakes
pk64
Posts: 53
Hi,
I am trying to work out what adapters etc I need to fit disc brakes to my bike that currently only has V's but I am now really confused because when I tried to fit an adapter from my dad's bike it wouldn't fit.
This is the rear drop out on my bike that will not accept the adapter...
... and this is the rear drop out on my dad's bike that the adapter came off.
So, does this mean that I cannot fit disc to my atall or does it just mean that a different type of adapter is needed?
Thanks in advance for any help, Peter.
I am trying to work out what adapters etc I need to fit disc brakes to my bike that currently only has V's but I am now really confused because when I tried to fit an adapter from my dad's bike it wouldn't fit.
This is the rear drop out on my bike that will not accept the adapter...
... and this is the rear drop out on my dad's bike that the adapter came off.
So, does this mean that I cannot fit disc to my atall or does it just mean that a different type of adapter is needed?
Thanks in advance for any help, Peter.
2009 Trek 3900 - MTB (Upgraded)
1976 Eddy Merckx - Road (Restored)
1976 Eddy Merckx - Road (Restored)
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is it a Trek?"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
yes, trek 39002009 Trek 3900 - MTB (Upgraded)
1976 Eddy Merckx - Road (Restored)0 -
talk to your local Trek dealer about the Trek. Not a current part take the picture with you as they may not be aware of it/forgotten about it."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
I actually live out on South Uist, in the Western Isles, I don't have a local trek dealer, I don't really have an lbs! lol2009 Trek 3900 - MTB (Upgraded)
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visit the Trek website find a Trek shop and call one."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
ok, i'll give it a go, thanks.2009 Trek 3900 - MTB (Upgraded)
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you can get them pretty freely on ebay USA:
this is the cheapest:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trek-Klein-Gary-Fisher-Rear-Disc-Brake-Adapter-OEM-MADE-/180651179879?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a0fa63f67
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is there not import duty put on it though, it wasn't that long ago that my mum ordered something from America and she was charged a fee at the PO for importing it.2009 Trek 3900 - MTB (Upgraded)
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pk64 wrote:is there not import duty put on it though, it wasn't that long ago that my mum ordered something from America and she was charged a fee at the PO for importing it.
AFIK import VAT only comes into play for item over £18 in value.
you might just get away with it, depending on the exchange rate, or ask him if he can mark the item value $2 below the actual price.
vat would be £4 if you did get charged.0 -
oh thanks, £4 isn't that bad anyway, I thought't it would be more than that! thanks for your help.2009 Trek 3900 - MTB (Upgraded)
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Plus £8 Royal mail "handling fee" and thats mainland UKstardude wrote:vat would be £4 if you did get charged.
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