Frame Builders/Welders Gauteng area?

[the nerd]

Hey,

 

I have a steel SS frame with vbrakes and i need someone to weld on a rear disk tab?

 

anyone know anyone who can do it JHB/Surrounding?

 

Thanks.

[the nerd]

Anyone?

[Johan Bornman]

Your're wasting your breath. No-one can help you. And even if you can find someone who can do this type of brazing (it can't be welded), then they have to understand the various angles and clearances required to make ISO spec brakes sit at the correct place.

 

 

Your best bet is to install a good quality V-brake on there with Koolstop Salmon pads. Then your brakes will be better than disc in anyway.

[rad006]

Agreed you wasting your time Nerdy...

[Ed-Zulu]

NO HIJACK INTENDED!

 

It is a sad state of affairs, very basic skills like this should be plentyful in a big city like JHB? Is there anyway we can jack this up for the future?

 

I mean, surely there should be a LBS out there with a techie who wants to expand his skills or is there none of these around/ That I can't believe

[Johan Bornman]

NO HIJACK INTENDED!

 

It is a sad state of affairs, very basic skills like this should be plentyful in a big city like JHB? Is there anyway we can jack this up for the future?

 

I mean, surely there should be a LBS out there with a techie who wants to expand his skills or is there none of these around/ That I can't believe

 

It is hardly a very basic skill. It requires extensive training and experience. There is a risk of failure since the tubing wasn't butted for welding in that area. It requires special equipment. And, it is in very, very low demand, which makes it a white-elephant herding skill.

 

There is a good reason framebuilders went extict - the market doesn't require them.

 

If you want to jack this up, commission a couple of frames a month, that way you'll keep the trade going.

[Dirtbreath]

Are there any custom boutique frame builders in SA?

[Conna]

I saw this once in a bike shop in Stellenbosch. Old Trek y-frame was completely refurbished to take modern parts.

[Ed-Zulu]

 

 

It is hardly a very basic skill. It requires extensive training and experience. There is a risk of failure since the tubing wasn't butted for welding in that area. It requires special equipment. And, it is in very, very low demand, which makes it a white-elephant herding skill.

 

There is a good reason framebuilders went extict - the market doesn't require them.

 

If you want to jack this up, commission a couple of frames a month, that way you'll keep the trade going.

 

 

 

Good explanation. Then again brazing lends itself to steel and not alu- Pratley putty anyone?

[Chro Mo]

Are there any custom boutique frame builders in SA?

Francois Du Toit *(Du Toit Cycles) in Cape Town - very good builder, but be prepared to pay!!!

[Johan Bornman]

Good explanation. Then again brazing lends itself to steel and not alu- Pratley putty anyone?

I assumed the frame was steel. If alu, it is extra impossible here.

[Johan Bornman]

Francois Du Toit *(Du Toit Cycles) in Cape Town - very good builder, but be prepared to pay!!!

I sincerely doubt he still builds bikes. I've asked him to take on a couple of jobs for me on two occasions and he was all promises but never got around to it. I think he has hung up his torches.

[Chro Mo]

You're probably right - I asked for a quote on a randonneur type frame, and it took me a month and numerous requests to get an answer.

He did say that he still builds frames, and he occasionaly sent me a pic or two, but it's safe to say he does not chase that business actively.

I suppose he would do it if one is persistent enough, and one is prepared to pay a premium.

Easier to go the Curtlo or other US or UK based outfits - cheaper too!

[NINER_boy]

This might solve the problem...

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&do=view_item&item_id=27608

[DG_Bike_Racks]

Is this for the GT Peace 9r SS you have for sale? Its exactly what i was thinking of doing with it......so it cant be done?

[shaper]

You can try an after market adaptor which you can get off ebay. May be suitable.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TREK-Klein-Gary-FISHER-Rear-Disc-Brake-Adapter-INCLUDES-BOLTS-HARDWARE-OEM-51mm-/180891509173?pt=Mountain_Bikes&hash=item2a1df961b5

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-disc-brake-adapter-4-Gary-Fisher-Trek-Klein-Juicy-/190683927891?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c65a5d553