_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) i brought a new (but second hand and hardly used) bike a month or so ago but i want to put disk brakes on it. I do know the difference being on a few before. anyway mine has V-brakes currently. What is involved in converting to disks? is it just a case of buying calipers and disks or do i need new hub assembly and/or wheels? Edited January 27, 2012 by _Ethrty-Andy_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 i brought a new (but second hand and hardly used) bike a month or so ago but i want to put disk brakes on it. I do know the difference being on a few before. anyway mine has V-brakes currently. What is involved in converting to disks? is it just a case of buying calipers and disks or do i need new hub assembly and/or wheels? does the fork you have have disc tabs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 uhm.... pass lol .... ok after a google i assume its the two tabs at the bottom of the fork by the axle? then no... http://images.jensonusa.com/large/fk/fk259c01_26.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 hmm okay so it seems that its not going to work unless i can find some sort of clip on assembly onto my current forks, or just change the forks. Thanks for your help guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 uhm.... pass lol .... ok after a google i assume its the two tabs at the bottom of the fork by the axle? then no... http://images.jensonusa.com/large/fk/fk259c01_26.jpg a new fork would be pretty easyyou would neeed at least hubs i think but you never know what you find at trade me, ebay, bike shop...., Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 mm sounds to me that about all i can keep off the original bike is the seat.... maybe ill just save up for a better bike.! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 The other thing to consider is does the frame have mounts on it? Nothing wrong with good V-brake setups. My old hardtail runs Avid Single Digit SL's and they are 10x better than my wifes Hayes hydraulic discs. Make sure you use good pre-stretched cables stainless (I personally use Shimano XTR) for better feel and power. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
