Molotov256
Member
I'm healing up very nicely from my broken front axle incident, and ever since flying over the handlebars, I've been thinking about how to make my next ride safer. I plan to continue using recycled bikes and yard sale bikes, but I'm curious what the community recommends as 'must have' safety related improvements.
Possibilities which are mulling around the old noggin include:
I've had good results retrofitting v-brakes on frames of all shapes and sizes with adapter plates such as the one linked below, and although it's a little expensive, the v brakes make for great stopping power and are very versatile. I know disc brakes are better, but this is a good option for the money and I haven't met a frame I couldn't use it on.
http://www.danscomp.com/489051.php
Any other suggestions and technical advice about how to go about doing it would be most appreciated. I'm especially interested in guidance regarding axle swapping...
Possibilities which are mulling around the old noggin include:
- Front suspension fork
- Chromoly axles
- Improved brakes
I've had good results retrofitting v-brakes on frames of all shapes and sizes with adapter plates such as the one linked below, and although it's a little expensive, the v brakes make for great stopping power and are very versatile. I know disc brakes are better, but this is a good option for the money and I haven't met a frame I couldn't use it on.
http://www.danscomp.com/489051.php
Any other suggestions and technical advice about how to go about doing it would be most appreciated. I'm especially interested in guidance regarding axle swapping...