Help - Converting v-brakes to disc (MTB)
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Hi folks, needing some help please;
Recently bought myself a hardtail mtb, my first in about 10 years! After reading these forums I avoided buying a £100 lump of rubbish and saved for a bit longer and bought a Giant Revel 3 (now wishing I had saved a bit longer for something better!). It's a good solid bike but it's a bit basic so I would like to convert my rear brakes to disc. The front forks don't have mounts for disc brakes, plus I don't want to spend too much, so just the rear will do for now.
I'd like to know what parts I will need to do this.
I've seen this shimano kit on ebay that comes with rotor, caliper, pads and all screws - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shimano-416-Mountain-Bike-Re...
My brake and gear levers are on the same 1 piece unit so I didn't want a kit that had it's own seperate brake lever.
I then realised I'll need a hub/wheel that will take a rotor, this is where I need the most help as I've never had a bike with disc brakes.
If I buy a hub that i can screw the rotor onto can I use my existing rim and spokes? Would it be easier to look for a preassembled rim that's for a bike with discs?
Sorry if I'm not very clear or using the correct terms, feel a little bit out my depth here.
cheers.
Recently bought myself a hardtail mtb, my first in about 10 years! After reading these forums I avoided buying a £100 lump of rubbish and saved for a bit longer and bought a Giant Revel 3 (now wishing I had saved a bit longer for something better!). It's a good solid bike but it's a bit basic so I would like to convert my rear brakes to disc. The front forks don't have mounts for disc brakes, plus I don't want to spend too much, so just the rear will do for now.
I'd like to know what parts I will need to do this.
I've seen this shimano kit on ebay that comes with rotor, caliper, pads and all screws - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shimano-416-Mountain-Bike-Re...
My brake and gear levers are on the same 1 piece unit so I didn't want a kit that had it's own seperate brake lever.
I then realised I'll need a hub/wheel that will take a rotor, this is where I need the most help as I've never had a bike with disc brakes.
If I buy a hub that i can screw the rotor onto can I use my existing rim and spokes? Would it be easier to look for a preassembled rim that's for a bike with discs?
Sorry if I'm not very clear or using the correct terms, feel a little bit out my depth here.
cheers.
Thanks for that, you answered alot of things that were on my mind. I have considered just sticking with the v-brakes as I don't want to waste too much money on a bike that I bought just to get me back in to cycling. Like you say, the costs will soon start spiraling.
I just enjoy tinkering about with things, I need to be content!
Wishing I had just held off longer as for a little bit more money I could have bought a better bike in the first place.
I just enjoy tinkering about with things, I need to be content!
Wishing I had just held off longer as for a little bit more money I could have bought a better bike in the first place.
Edited by raebomb on Tuesday 19th October 20:21
Thanks Kipper.
Your post has definately made up my mind, the total cost to upgrade to proper discs front and rear would work out more than the bike itself! I paid £260 for it.
As mentioned above, I don't really ride hard enough yet to actaully need to switch to discs, I just see all these stunning bikes on the net and want to buy bits for my own.
Your post has definately made up my mind, the total cost to upgrade to proper discs front and rear would work out more than the bike itself! I paid £260 for it.
As mentioned above, I don't really ride hard enough yet to actaully need to switch to discs, I just see all these stunning bikes on the net and want to buy bits for my own.
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