Thought I would put this up on the DH board, well.... since we are the most open to hacking stuff apart. Looking to hack off the post mounts from a steel hardtail. Has disc mounts, never going to use V's or cantis. Doing it for mostly a looks thing. My plan is to get it close with a saw, then grind it down, hit it up with some primer than put some stickers over it. I can't see it weakening(sp?) the frame much if it all. Besides naysayers saying don't do it, any reason why I shouldn't. Any tips to do a better job. Ill post pics before, during and finished when I get it done.
Grinding off post brake mounts(from steel frame)
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I've done it to a couple of frames. I prefere to cut the bulk off with a hacksaw then use a hand file on the rest. I don't really trust myself with a grinder.
If you can match the paint on the frame you should be able to make it nice enough so you don't need to cover it with stickers.
If you can match the paint on the frame you should be able to make it nice enough so you don't need to cover it with stickers.
I say if the studs are removed leave the mounts, it will make the frame easier to sell in the future.
Depending on the mount, this is a great idea... as you can always drill and tap it if it's a fairly chunky mount.Brian HCM#1 said:
I was able to get a very clean finish with a dremel when moving the brakes from the chainstays to the seatstays on my BMX. Just be really conservative, use a hand file for those last few burrs. Otherwise, have at it, hoss!