Whizzer Ambassador Brakes on NE5?

silent

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Does anyone know of a kit or what is involved in converting a standard Whizzer (2005 model) to use the Ambassador disc brakes? I had to hit my brakes hard one day and bent the rear outer housing of the band brake set up. I never did like how pathetic the brakes were. I own a welder but I figured I could make a caliper mount that would clamp really hard on to the frame and fork and make it work if that would be necessary. Thanks for any help.

Erin
 
Ambassador brakes

Hi Silent, not only was I not impressed with the appearance of the Disc setup on the Ambassador, there is NO pedal setup on Ambassador, better off to getr disc brake bicycle wheel, good brakes, and weld that tab.

Mike
 
I'm quite new here but have read bits and pieces on the forums. It's hard to know where to start. Since I'm so new, is there a place I can get the correct rims and all the parts to do the conversion? I see you run your own website (looks pretty kewl btw) and wondered if you offer any of the conversion parts. In the past, when I try to do the research myself, I end up with a whole ton of misordered parts. I like to find someone who knows what parts I need to do the conversion, order them, throw in an ample dose of my skills, and enjoy the finished product.

I'm open to any good FAQs about the whole deal too. Thanks!

Erin
 
Go to the general discussions forum and do a search for "disk brakes". Many threads come up with a lot of good info. You will have to do some reading but I think you will find many answers to your questions there.
Good luck
Jim
 
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The question has not been answered. WILL the Ambassador fork fit onto the NE5? I'm thinking of buying this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...ewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_956

The Ambassador forks will fit the NE5.
A word or two of caution is in order however. I have heard from sources that you may want to avoid using the front wheel from an Ambassador or NE-R, as on some wheels incorrect bearings are used and you can and likely will develop side to side play that borders on the dangerous.
Also, with that fork (or any Whizzer triple tree fork) it is imperative that you do not pinch the bottoms closer together or spread them farther apart. The wheel you use must be able to allow for the original geometry or one or both fork shocks could bind.
I'm saying that because the bracket for the disc brake caliper is welded to the fork tube and is not adjustable. On the Ambassador and NE-R it causes the wheel to be offset slightly to the left and not be completely centered.
 
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Joe Lin is an OK guy

I have bought lots of stuff from Joe, he is a straight up guy and he ships super quick. Just make sure you haggle, he has lots of room in his prices and shipping from Taiwan is not cheap.

Rich
 
The Ambassador forks will fit the NE5.
A word or two of caution is in order however. I have heard from sources that you may want to avoid using the front wheel from an Ambassador or NE-R, as on some wheels incorrect bearings are used and you can and likely will develop side to side play that borders on the dangerous.
Also, with that fork (or any Whizzer triple tree fork) it is imperative that you do not pinch the bottoms closer together or spread them farther apart. The wheel you use must be able to allow for the original geometry or one or both fork shocks could bind.
I'm saying that because the bracket for the disc brake caliper is welded to the fork tube and is not adjustable. On the Ambassador and NE-R it causes the wheel to be offset slightly to the left and not be completely centered.

Thank you again.
 
I Bought The Parts!

Well, I purchased the Ambassador fork with disc brake tab and complete disc brake assembly. This included a new chrome wheel assembly w/12 gauge spokes, disc hub and 190mm disc. Joes said I needed a new hndlebar. Since mine was slightly rusty, I got that too.

Total price was $290, which included expensive FEDEX shipping. Seems like a bargain to me. Haven't had time to open the boxes and trial fit the parts yet, but soon.
 
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