Newbie question - disc brakes

[ChantelM]

Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but I'm a newbie to mountain biking.

 

I purchased a Silverback without disc brakes before I knew anything. I've seen comments where people suggest definitely getting a bike with disc brakes, so I was wondering if it is possible to add disc brakes to a bike that doesn't have?

[Manx18]

If the bike you have is fitted "for, but not with" you can. Check if there are mounting lugs on the left fork leg and chainstay.

[Helpmytrap]

Which bike is it?

[Guest Omega Man]

If the bike you have is fitted "for, but not with" you can. Check if there are mounting lugs on the left fork leg and chainstay.

And that the hubs can take rotors.

[ChantelM]

If the bike you have is fitted "for, but not with" you can. Check if there are mounting lugs on the left fork leg and chainstay.

 

It looks like it has on the back but not on the front, I'm not sure. See pics.

 

It's a 2013 Silverback Stride20

Edited November 6, 2012 by ChantelM

[ChantelM]

If the bike you have is fitted "for, but not with" you can. Check if there are mounting lugs on the left fork leg and chainstay.

 

It looks like it does on the back but not on the front, I'm not sure. See pics.

 

Which bike is it?

 

it's a 2013 Silverback Stride20

 

 

 

[Big H*]

Show us a pic of the other side of the front fork, or what type of ork is it? You will also need new hubs that are disk compatible and spokes to rebuild your wheel or even look at a new wheelset.

[Dirtbreath]

Very expensive upgrade in relation to the bike which you will most probably want to upgrade if you get into it. Well set up v brakes works well. Dont stress about your gear, get pedalling and learn to ride as well as what all the bits n pieces on your bike do. Just have fun and save your money for your next bike.

[ChantelM]

Very expensive upgrade in relation to the bike which you will most probably want to upgrade if you get into it. Well set up v brakes works well. Dont stress about your gear, get pedalling and learn to ride as well as what all the bits n pieces on your bike do. Just have fun and save your money for your next bike.

 

Thanks. Why are disc brakes better than the v brakes?

[Big H*]

It seems that you may need a new fork as well. Stay with your V-brakes untill you really feel the need to upgrade. Keep them well adjusted and use good quality brake pads.

[Dirtbreath]

 

 

Thanks. Why are disc brakes better than the v brakes?

 

No real reason for anyone starting out but dome benefits:

 

Braking surface not affected by buckled rim

Rims can be lighter

Better in wet

Further from mud collection in extreme wet

Hydraulic hose requires less maintenance

Closed system

Hydraulic feel, lighter braking

[Johan Bornman]

V-brakes are just fine. They require a bit of cable maintenance from time to time but they are still excellent brakes.

 

If you upgrade the pads to Koolstop (salmon colour) (from the US, buy from www.harriscyclery.com) you'll have really excellent braking with long rim and pad life.

[dirtrider]

And with your next bike get the disk version . For now u will befine