When you get a chance take a close look at a bike that has disc brakes, especially the hubs. You'll see how the rotor mounts to the hub, typically with six screws. The hub has a flange on one side where the brakes mount.
I've often wondered why someone doesn't make a clamp on disc brake hub adapter like the ones made for mounting a sprocket. Seems like a simple adaptation of the same concept to me. I would assume that the huge variety of hub sizes out there would be the biggest hurdle to overcome.
Tom
HI,
There is a clamp on adapter of sorts to accomplish the above but it is a 2 step process....
First, a person would need a Manic Mechanic or Pirate Cycles hub adapter (or similar type adapter).
Next, a Sombrero Adapter (like a Top Hat Sprocket adapter only bigger) would be bolted to the above mentioned adapters.
Then a Sombrero sprocket (complete w/ standoff for 6 hole iso disc rotor mount) would be bolted to the Sombrero Adapter itself).
In essence (for rear use at least) a person can have a disc brake rear with a coaster brake as a back up PLUS a precision hard mount for an engine driven sprocket....
I suppose, for non engine use, the Sombrero Adapter could be modified or made to provide the mounting points for the disc rotor itself without need for the special Sombrero Sprocket for the engine to drive but ,since this is a motorized bike forum, most people would be adding the engine too!
Hope this helps.
Andrew