Brakes with a springer front end.

asianflava · Jun 8, 2010

Now that I've finished my build, I'm thinking about mods. I want to put a springer front end on the bike. I also would like to have more braking power. Will side pull brakes work with the 26in springer front ends that are available?

A disc brake would be ideal, but I don't think they will work with my wheels..

CoastalCruiser · Jun 8, 2010

There's a hole below the pivot on the Scwinn type springers for mounting a side pull brake.

Allen_Wrench · Jun 8, 2010

I believe that it's Spooky Tooth that also sells a springer fork with built-in pivots for V-brakes, if that kind is an option for you. That's what I have on mine.

culvercityclassic · Jun 8, 2010

Please check "Venice Motor Bikes" he has a clean setup for disk brakes on a springer.

CCC

2dawgs · Jun 8, 2010

Relace your front wheel with a Sturmey Archer Drum Brake.

bluenosegoat · Sep 11, 2010

its fairly simple to weld the brake bosses on a springer or any fork. I just made this simple jig with some mdf and some bosses from another unused fork and now the bike stops on dime-very important to me because I use this bike to pick up my daughter from kindergarten with the trailer. I am looking into some disc braked wheels just because ya know...... They look cool man!

azbill · Sep 11, 2010

nice job on the brakes

it's cool to see someone else who does school taxi service

I take my 2 granddaughters to/from school every day (^)

Venice Motor Bikes · Sep 12, 2010

culvercityclassic said:
Please check "Venice Motor Bikes" he has a clean setup for disk brakes on a springer.

CCC

Here's a pic of my Schwinn style disc brake adapter...

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Brakes with a springer front end.

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