Retro fit disc mounts to ti frame?

theDavemeister

Got a Lynskey Cooper CX which predates discs, (currently running canti's). Is it possible to find someone legit to weld a disc mount onto the seat stay? Or is there more to it than that?

Have been in touch with Lynskey to ask them but they'd rather sell me a new frame.

Cheers

redvee

Trying to find a Ti welder will be the hard thing. You'll need to supply hubs, discs and callipers so the welder can put the mounts in the right place. Local frame repairer charges £60 labour only, you must supply all parts. Might be easier to buy new frame and sell old one.

pastey_boy

http://www.enigmabikes.com/technical-frame-repairs.html

theDavemeister

Thanks for the replies, guys. Never thought of Enigma but looking at the link £100 is going to be a whole lot cheaper than selling my frame and buying a new one.

pastey_boy

Remember that your frame was made, never to accommodate discs so some reinforcement will be needed so your seat/chain stays can cope with the added forces that a disc caliper will expose them to plus you will need some hose guides putting in place if you want to keep it tidy.

nicklouse

theDavemeister wrote:

Thanks for the replies, guys. Never thought of Enigma but looking at the link £100 is going to be a whole lot cheaper than selling my frame and buying a new one.

and then the 30 for realigning the Drop outs. Disc hub spacing is different. and as above all the other extras.

Monty Dog

If fitting a seatstay mounted disc, I'd add a diagonal brace between the seatstay and chainstay - I have seen snapped seatstays on converted frames due to the stresses of the brake.