RodTi Posted January 28, 2011 Share Notwithstanding the usual "didn't know people still used v-brakes" commentary - anyone know where I would be able to source 2 pairs of v-brake bosses? For those of you who might have forgotten ( ) - they look something like this... They are the adapters that screw into the frame/fork's v-brake slots, and are what the v-brakes themselves are bolted onto... It suddenly occurred to me that whereas I will no doubt upgrade to discs in the coming year - until such time, I'd need to have both my frames running on v's. I therefore need 4 bosses to avoid having to swop out my current 4 between the frames... If anyone knows of a old-skool LBS that might stock them, please shout. Otherwise I'll probably need to pop up a Wanted ad, since presumably, there must be a few lying around in garages still?? Fanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted January 28, 2011 Share Front or rear? I think rear is 10mm and front is 8mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted January 28, 2011 Share Front or rear? I think rear is 10mm and front is 8mm. Mampara - front and rear... Googled that they have different sizes - but didn't realise they were different depending on front or back - assumed it was frame specific and that all four would be the same size? Eish. Thanks - guess I'll be removing them and having a look... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Brunsdon Posted January 28, 2011 Share Give Eddie from Jaynic (Somerset West) a buzz, he has a lot of old stuff lying around. I still got an old V2 (2yrs old) with the bosses on, it might fit that XCM of yours. O, eddie is at: 021-851-4085 / 074-143-4803 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted January 28, 2011 Share I'm in Joburg, you're in Stellies, I have a set in my spares box... PM me a postal address and I'll post them... Assuming you need front and back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted January 28, 2011 Share Give Eddie from Jaynic (Somerset West) a buzz, he has a lot of old stuff lying around. I still got an old V2 (2yrs old) with the bosses on, it might fit that XCM of yours. O, eddie is at: 021-851-4085 / 074-143-4803 Thanks Mr. Brunson! Will buzz Eddie, and might need to press on your number if push comes to shove! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted January 28, 2011 Share I'm in Joburg, you're in Stellies, I have a set in my spares box... PM me a postal address and I'll post them... Assuming you need front and back? Much obliged S@B! I'll have a chat with Eddie first, and see what can happen this side. Will need both front and back - but just want to check on sizing etc. Will be in touch if I'm sunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Brunsdon Posted January 28, 2011 Share Thanks Mr. Brunson! Will buzz Eddie, and might need to press on your number if push comes to shove! I'm going to Franshoek Car Museam on Sunday and can drop it off if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted January 28, 2011 Share I'm going to Franshoek Car Museam on Sunday and can drop it off if you want. Thanks Chris - but no worries, I'll see what I can get sorted first. Also - only work in the Bos, live in Paarl - where incidentally I'll be attending my own funeral mid-way through the 45km'er on Paarl Mountain on Sunday morning! Will try the 2 LBS's - and will then see what my options are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Brunsdon Posted January 28, 2011 Share Well if your coming into Somerset West after 4pm, you can pick up at my place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted January 28, 2011 Share Much obliged S@B! I'll have a chat with Eddie first, and see what can happen this side. Will need both front and back - but just want to check on sizing etc. Will be in touch if I'm sunk!No worries, you can also do what I did, chop them off and put on some disks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted January 28, 2011 Share No worries, you can also do what I did, chop them off and put on some disks.... Aha - yes - unfortunately my Ti-welding skills leave much to be desired, so whereas the would be an option up front, not so much at the back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted January 28, 2011 Share Thanks Hubbers - Mr. Brunson has pointed me in the direction of a LBS that should sort me out. If the problem remains unfixable, I'll be sure to pop up another SOS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted January 28, 2011 Share Aha - yes - unfortunately my Ti-welding skills leave much to be desired, so whereas the would be an option up front, not so much at the back! Can always turn out the bosses, and screw in CO2 cartridges... They fit perfectly, and you'll have spare air... Glad Mr Brundson could point you in the right direction. As a matter of interest, what Ti frame is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted January 28, 2011 Share Can always turn out the bosses, and screw in CO2 cartridges... They fit perfectly, and you'll have spare air... Glad Mr Brundson could point you in the right direction. As a matter of interest, what Ti frame is it? Cool beans! Check out my gallery - have the original MTB Action review article up, and my "about me" section in my profile has a link to some recent photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycleBuzz Posted January 28, 2011 Share Hi, I have stack of these bosses laying around, they are for rear only. Mail me and I wil post it to you free of charge gawie@cyclebuzz.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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