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  • #6855
    1der
    Participant

    @tomatoadmin, please forward Mitch my e-mail as well. I really would like to get one of these adapters. Thank you, Ray/1der

    #6856
    Avatar phototomatoadmin
    Keymaster

    Done.

    #6863
    YellowZebra
    Participant

    @tomatoadmin please forward my email to Mitch.

    Could anyone please confirm if this adapter will work to go from IS to flat mount?

    I have a 2001 Homegrown Comp with IS tabs. Looking to upgrade to 650b wheels with 160mm discs.

    Thanks, Gene

    #6864
    Avatar phototomatoadmin
    Keymaster

    If you legitimately have a 2001 frame with IS tabs, like this, as an example, why do you want to put flat mount brakes on it? Plenty of options for post mount brakes with an adapter like the Shimano SM-MA90-R160P/S, as an example.

    EDIT: missed the part about 650b, but this adapter is intended for earlier frames with the “Hayes” 22mm disc mounts, not the 2001 frames with IS tabs.

    • This reply was modified 6 months, 1 week ago by Avatar phototomatoadmin.
    #6866
    Heeroyuy01195
    Participant

    You can convert to 650b with no issues on the IS mounts. You won’t need to use flat mount calipers but you “can” with a different kind of adapter. It would not be cost efficient though so I don’t recommend it.

    #6872
    peekamouse
    Participant

    @tomatoadmin, please pass on my email to Mitch as his adapter would allow me to convert my 1998 Homegrown Factory Suspension rear brake to disc, thank you!

    #6874
    MitchEaton
    Participant

    Hi there. The batch of adapters I had manufactured have all been claimed. I’m sorry about that. I could look in to having another batch of 6 (or more) fabricated, but would need to see how much more interest there is out in the HG community. Their is a minimum cost of production, so doing 6+ allows me to keep the price per unit low (or reasonable). If there are still others out there that would like to convert their 22mm mount, speak up and I can look into it. Peakamouse, are you ok waiting to see what we hear?

    Ride on! 😉
    Mitch

    #6875
    peekamouse
    Participant

    Yes, thanks Mitch! Btw, can they manufacture 1 unit? If so, what would be the cost?

    #6876
    Avatar phototomatoadmin
    Keymaster

    Even if it’s just waterjet, setup will kill you on one-off stuff (at least from my experiences).
    If you can wait, it can save literally hundreds. Otherwise there’s the shapeways option posted earlier. I sent Mitch your email, regardless.

    #6881
    FlyLowMatt
    Participant

    I’d also be interested in a mount as well. Please forward my email when they come available.

    Thanks,

    Matt

    • This reply was modified 5 months, 1 week ago by FlyLowMatt.
    #6883
    andyfettes
    Participant

    Hi – I’ve owned a XL 2001 Klein Attitude Race from new and did the 180mm disc brake conversion about 10 years ago with the pressed steel plate adapter made by Nanoseth.. been working pretty good but it’s heavy and flexes a bit so I’m looking to do the flat mount conversion at some point

    I’d love to get one of these adapters if there are any for sale please PM me or post on here – thanks!

    #6885
    peekamouse
    Participant

    Good evening Mitch! Just a few more inquiries to go!

    #6887
    MitchEaton
    Participant

    Hey all (including peekamouse, andyfettes, FlyLowMatt and anyone else following the progress),

    Good news, I’ve arranged to have another 10 pieces of the 22mm adapter manufactured. I’m getting it fabricated from the same 5052 aluminum and I’ve modified the original file to align the slightly offset (2mm) elongated openings (which are for mounting to bike frame). So these should be a slight improvement over the last batch (but which have worked great, regardless). By ordering 10 of these, I’ve been able to keep the costs down, so they will run somewhere in the $20-30 range, plus a flat $5 for shipping (regardless if you order 1 or more).

    If anyone has questions about how they’re working, maybe Heeroyuy01195 or Mantra can let the group know how they are functioning on their respective bikes.

    Whomever is interested in buying one or more of the adapters, shoot me an email in the next week or so at eaton.mitch@gmail.com with how many you think you’d like. We’ll see how much demand there is before I ship multiple pieces to fewer of you.

    Sorry this has taken a while, but life’s gotten in the way. Cheers,
    Mitch

    #6921
    MitchEaton
    Participant

    Ok Homegrown conversion fans. I’m just about finally finished w/ the manufacturing of these 10 most recent Hayes 22mm adapters for your rear disc caliper update. I’ve heard from a few of you but have only had 1 or 2 follow-ups from interested folks. I was able to get these produced (laser cut and professionally beveled) at a cost of about $25/p.u. Shipping still estimated at $5 regardless of number. Reach out if you’re still interested, while these are still available! (don’t know if I have the energy for a 3rd round…). See email above to reach me directly.

    Mitch

    #6922
    1der
    Participant

    Mitch, thanks for doing this and thank you for sending my unit out. Unfortunately, due to a shoulder surgery I have not had a chance to get mine installed. Going to, sadly, be another couple of months.

    Anyone looking for this should grab one or two before they are gone. I know from personal experience of doing these small batch custom pieces it is a PITA. We do it out of passion. It is a lot of work and time. Thanks again Mitch. Cheers!

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