So, I have just got to Brisbane from London and have sorted myself out a ride; a 2010 Hilbrick pista.
Not usually a fan of such things (alu frame carbon forks), old steel is more my taste but this was cheap and I am being converted by it’s uncompromised rigidity.
My issues are 2:
I am used to riding with a front brake, has anyone drilled out these forks before? looks like there is a metal crown as there is facing for a brake mount (I think thats what it’s for) even seems to have a little dimple at the back…
I like to hop over pot holes and over the top of bumps, more for a bit of fun than anything else, steel takes this pretty well, carbon forks and alu frames are a few little hops away from catastrophe, am I right? and pot holes? and ridges in the road? sorry if this is a stupid question, I am slightly mystified by carbon.
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yr in brisbane: go talk to Gear in West End. They might be able to sort out drilling, but i have no idea about drilling crabon froks. Alternatively, get cheap drilled crabon road frok off ebay, take to Gear, get them to fit. You’re not gonna break a hillbrick frame too quick, they’re pretty solidly built for an alloy track frame.
Thanks, I have checked in Gear, they where pretty vague, I am tossing up between drilling or replacing. I’m pretty sure if you drill through any aspect that is actually carbon you cut across the weave and it becomes junk. Glad to hear Hillbricks are toughies, I won’t hold back too much.
I would suggest you take the bike there, they will understand the issue and rectify it quick smart. Nothing vague about it. They also can supply Forks that will be pre-drilled for brakes as well. Maybe a quick swap is in order.
I walked in and spoke to them, I had a sudden need for a chain whip/ lockring tool and as such couldn’t ride in. I get the idea that Marty is the man for the job.
thanks everyone