Does the world need Direct Mount Adapters for 100mm BBs?
This summer, in-between getting this website up and running and finding excuses to be outside, we actually worked on a bunch of new products. One of which was an adapter for standard mountain bike frames to use newer direct mount front derailleurs. It's along the same lines as our Braze-on Clamp adapter and looked kinda like this:

Pretty good, right? Well we couldn't get it manufactured for as cheap as we would've liked, making it an unlikely purchase for consumers (they'd be more likely to buy a new/different derailleur). HOWEVER, while we were at it, we developed a version for use with 100mm wide bottom bracket shells. These would be used with the super-fat, snow-bike, or whatever that category is called these days. Think Surly Pugsley or Speedway Cycles' Fat Back. We teamed up with Salsa Cycles to make the adapter OE on their new Mukluk. But would it be feasible as an aftermarket product? We want to know what you think. Does the world need a Problem Solvers Direct-Mount Adapter for 100mm shells?




Comments
Kid Riemer | 09/28/2010
Absolutely.
Val Garou | 09/29/2010
I would buy this right now.
Michael | 09/29/2010
If it were under $20, I’d buy one so fast it’d make yer head spin.
J C | 09/29/2010
Yes!
bighit | 09/29/2010
the more options the better. who uses e type anymore?
BIKE ONE | 09/29/2010
If it makes it work you gotta do it! Bring it on!
bob | 09/29/2010
I would buy two right now…
Jeremy | 09/29/2010
YES. Especially since it is already being manufactured. The Fat bike market won’t shrink.
Wadester | 09/29/2010
YES! I left you an email asking for it already, so YES PLEASE!
DK - Problem Solvers | 09/30/2010
Thanks for the responses folks. Sounds like a no-brainer.
GrumpyOne | 09/30/2010
+1 - Please offer it for sale aftermarket.
Wadester | 09/30/2010
OK! It’s going on the market!
So when will it be available via QPB???
damnitman | 09/30/2010
Hook us up!
DK - Problem Solvers | 10/01/2010
Just spoke with Rusty (our inventory/purchasing magician). We’d be expecting these in February.
Tim | 10/02/2010
yes, definitely!
VB | 10/02/2010
depends on the price. my e type works ok, but the lack of adjustment/alignment is an irritant. < $20 sounds about right.
Jfkbike | 10/03/2010
Yes I think this is a good idea
Dylster | 10/06/2010
Yes. Do it. Please.
Elvis | 10/07/2010
bloody great idea.
DK - Problem Solvers | 01/05/2011
Update: we’ve got the adapters in for 100mm bottom brackets. Get yours from your local shop. They should be available at our Shopatron store tomorrow…
TarappemaLial | 01/20/2011
Many thanks. Good article. Had been trying to find time. Seeking a lot more weblogs of your stuff down the road.