J jroyse Member Local time 4:04 AM Joined Oct 26, 2010 Messages 106 Location Shelby Township, Mich Sep 6, 2014 #1 Is there a disk brake conversion or adaptor kit or something for a cruiser type bike that currently has no front brake?
Is there a disk brake conversion or adaptor kit or something for a cruiser type bike that currently has no front brake?
wheelbender6 Well-Known Member Local time 3:04 AM Joined Nov 13, 2008 Messages 2,800 Location TX Sep 6, 2014 #2 They are offered by some engine vendors. Some work OK and some don't. Since you need to buy a different front wheel to add disks anyway, why not just get a drum brake wheel for the front? No adaptor needed and they look appropriate on a cruiser. http://www.huskybicycles.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=hb&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=500-219
They are offered by some engine vendors. Some work OK and some don't. Since you need to buy a different front wheel to add disks anyway, why not just get a drum brake wheel for the front? No adaptor needed and they look appropriate on a cruiser. http://www.huskybicycles.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=hb&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=500-219