caliper brake mount conveter?

bobs bikes

hi all, does anyone know of a company that makes a plate etc to mod a caliper brake to run v brakes?
i could get one fabricated, but if one is available off the shelf, it will be a bit quicker.

cheers.

nicklouse

define "caliper brake".

there are some big U plates that can be attached to the seat stays. Identiti do one for their frames that could be modded. IIRC there were a few done for BMXs as well.

cooldad

Your post is not clear - are you looking to put V's on a frame without bosses, or are you actually trying to do what you say?

bobs bikes

sorry, a bit clearer!
my mates hand bike (wheelchair) runs side pull caliper brakes and the frame has no bosses. i am looking for a 'u'plate that can mount to the caliper brake hole and the fork legs so bosses can be attached. something like a brake booster design.


hopefully it makes a bit more sense.

bobs bikes

cheers nicklouse, that is the stuff im looking for!
now, to find one that will run 700c wheels.....

cooldad

http://www.billys.co.uk/english/group.p ... frfc6a6sd6

nicklouse

bobs bikes wrote:

cheers nicklouse, that is the stuff im looking for!
now, to find one that will run 700c wheels.....

makes no difference just put it where needed.

last hand bike I worked on



also improving the brakes.



done



kept the old brake as well as it had a lock on the lever that was great for "parking" it .

bobs bikes

this is the problem, the bridge is very close to the rim and a standard bmx one hangs the bosses too low.
worth a punt though!

check out this bad boy!

nicklouse

for that I would be having something made up. as you also have to consider the second brak mounting as well.

Or set the frame and build a disc wheel