Adding a Front Brake to a Springer?

[Dadx2mj]

Hello all, I have a Giant "Simple Seven that came with a springer front end. I love this bike adn ride it daily but would really like to add a front brake to it. Is there any way of doing this without having to weld or do major mods to the front end, something like a clamp on brake set up?

Here is a picture of the front end

 

[deorman]

You can clamp to the legs, although I'm not sure how the opposing of downward and rearward forces on the wheel would work out. It has certainly been done. A drum or disc might be better than a common caliper, as it would not be affected by rim imperfections.

 

[Dadx2mj]

Would love to see a disc brake set up on the bike but I THINK that might be cost prohibitive.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I've seen springers like that with cantilever bosses on the main fork leg.

You could always run a front drum hub like Schwinn did for that style of fork.

Cheers,
Dr. T


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[Bendix]

A modern drum brake from Sram or Sturmey Archer laced into your front wheel would make for a clean conversion. ;-)

 

[B607]

I went to the salvage yard and got a drum front brake off of a moped for $3. Works great. You might also find a used one at any motorcycle shop that services/sells mopeds.

 

[mikeeebikey]

I have seen a caliper mounted at the bottom of the fork crown, just like a regular fork. I have no idea if it worked!
Drum brake it, especially if there is a motor involved.

 

[Bicycle808]

Drum brakes make the most sense, but it wouldn't be very cheap unless you can build wheels. Even then, you'd need to source a hub and appropriate length spokes....

Found this'n: http://www.huskybicycles.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=hb&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=500-219

A buck-ten ain't bad for a possible drop-in solution....

 

[schwinnless]

Just happened to see this today.....

http://www.bicycledesigner.com/bike-parts/bicycle-brake/springer-fork-disc-brake-bracket.html