Springer Fork With Disk Brake Mounts

[Deleted Member 4613]

There might be another possibilty: I buy a cheaper single spring fork on ebay
and add the disk brake with an adaptor. Anyone done that? The ebay forks
are about $80-90.

 

[Risk Man]

There might be another possibilty: I buy a cheaper single spring fork on ebay
and add the disk brake with an adaptor. Anyone done that? The ebay forks
are about $80-90.

i would not go cheap on a front fork. That front end is the most important part of the safety of the bike in my opinion.

 

[robe]

There are a lot of cheap springer forks on the market. They are of a weak design and have been known to fail, all the weight is on a fairly thin dimpled pipe with a narrow bolt holding the show from collapsing. I found an example but I don't mean to dis the company or anything, just what came up.

Sunlite Springer Replica Fork, 26", Threaded, 1" (7/8 ID), 180mm, 3/8"

• Hi-Tensile steel construction Specifications: • Type: Cruiser • Size 26" • Steerer Type: Threaded • Steerer Size: 1" (7/8 ID) • Steerer Length: 180mm • Material: Hi-Tensile • Color: Chrome • Race Diameter: 27mm • Axle: 3/8" • Threaded Length: 70mm

www.bikesxpress.com

 

[Deleted Member 4613]

Here's the problem: I need to be assured that a disk brake adaptor can work
with this type of springer fork. It has no mounts for V-brakes, so if I can't
find an adaptor that works, I'm "up the creek without a paddle."

 

[DAMIEN1307]

so if I can't
find an adaptor that works,

Maybe what I used for my front adapter might be of help to you, although mine is not on a springer.

Disc brakes

I need to find a disc brake that is at least 200mm or bigger. How do you mount the caliper on the bigger discs?

motoredbikes.com

 

[Deleted Member 4613]

I have to decide whether I want to forego front suspension and just add a front
disk brake to my present steel fork which is very sturdy, much stronger than
a springer fork.

 

[Gordy]

I have to decide whether I want to forego front suspension and just add a front
disk brake to my present steel fork which is very sturdy, much stronger than
a springer fork.

Springer forks aren't necessary, just nice.

 

[robe]

Nice to have a bit of suspension to soak up the pot holes.

I wanted to get the CDH Power triple tree suspension fork but they only come in 1 1/8 steerer tube. The frame I have has a 1 inch head set so I ended up with the springer forks with a 1 inch tube. It will look nice and add a little length to the wheel base.

 

[Amwicr]

Here's the problem: I need to be assured that a disk brake adaptor can work
with this type of springer fork. It has no mounts for V-brakes, so if I can't
find an adaptor that works, I'm "up the creek without a paddle."

Here's my favorite type of adapter:

Flux 125 Welder

Amazing deals on this 125 Amp Flux Welder at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Gordy]

Here's my favorite type of adapter:

Flux 125 Welder

Amazing deals on this 125 Amp Flux Welder at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Same here, but I don't think OP has that option