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G-bike
Sept 30, 2006 20:58:18 GMT
Post by Andreas on Sept 30, 2006 20:58:18 GMT
Is there any one that can help me find some one that knows where I can get info on gravity bikes? I’m building one to get more time on the hills and would really appreciate any help or info on what kind of brakes to use.
The gravitybike.com is of line and I cant find any other forums to ask about g-bikes.
Please help.
Andreas
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G-bike
Oct 2, 2006 13:27:55 GMT
Post by Ian r on Oct 2, 2006 13:27:55 GMT
Hi Andreas,
Info is a bit scarce at the moment, it has to be said.... Where on the planet are you? Here in the UK most riders are using v-brakes, taken right off a mountainbike. If your mounts on 20" forks are in the wrong place, or there aren't any, then the only options are to weld some on or (with less engineering integrity) attach some pre-constructed ones. They come on a horse-shoe shaped bracket that can be jubillee clipped in place. Don't get too het up about buying top of the range v-brakes, as long as they're not bargain basement, they'll be fine. Just make sure you get them aligned correctly and check that alignment after each run! Otherwise the dreaded blow-out monster will be paying a visit.....
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G-bike
Oct 2, 2006 14:10:39 GMT
Post by Joel on Oct 2, 2006 14:10:39 GMT
There is a construction report on the Doctor Danger website: www.doctordanger.com/projects/GravityBikes.HTMas you can see, they have used the V-Brake adaptors that Ian mentioned above. Do not bother with the flipped frame though, it just doesn't work without making more modifications to the forks. Joel |
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G-bike
Jul 27, 2007 9:55:01 GMT
Post by trikesrule on Jul 27, 2007 9:55:01 GMT
Dare I say it. Andreas you can get more info on www.southerntasbillycart.com Best to arm yourself with a wide variety of info when it comes to knocking one of these bikes up. When you come on the site PM me and I give some info so that you can take it up to JR.....trikes |
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