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I'm considering getting a local frame builder to set the rear end up for disc brakes.
I would advise you to have a really good think about it, add all the pro and con, the cost of the fork, plus the labour charge for the disc tab, cable routing (you'd need provision for full housing and on the seat stay), and cold setting the frame from 130mm to 135mm.
The new 2015 Equilibrium Disc is £500, I wager that the whole modification on your current frame, including the fork will be £300.
Lastly, if you wanted a tougher everyday bike with a front rack mount as well, the Genesis Croix de Fer is a worthy option, especially with the carbon fork that should feel nice and light for everyday riding;
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No need to cold set rear dropouts, it's a steel frame, xt hubs went in without too much struggle. Cheers for advice on forks, will find a stockist locally (probably keep pedalling manchester) and have a look at forks.
Thought about a new genesis, but I'm kinda glad mine didn't sell, they don't seem to be doing the 853 anymore. Will alter and ride the shit out of it.
@andy_k that would be much appreciated.
jontea
Had a search, couldn't find the answer. So ready for abuse when you tell me there's a thread dedicated to this. Here goes. Having no luck selling my equilibrium, so took my favourite wheels a719/xt hubs/ 32 paselas off the cross check banged them on the genesis. Awesome ride, just no room for mudguards due to caliper brakes, I'm considering getting a local frame builder to set the rear end up for disc brakes. Now I get to my point (eventually), I can't spend too much on a fork, so thinking of surly straggler, disc ready and all the mounts I need/want. Will the increase in a-c length (400 from 375) cause me severe problems?