Upgrade to disk brakes

[Etone]

MTB Service for dummies required:

 

I would like to upgrade to disks, the ones I have seeen on the web have only the brake levers, what do i do about the sh*ters as currently using and intergarted v brake shifter.

 

This might sound like a dum question but then i am still fairly new to this.

 

[droo]

Buy new shifters. You could run cable discs with those levers, but they're not as good IMO

[adogshow]

i also have the same problem. it seems like you have to change the whole shifter mechanism, unless there are shifters that are adaptable. but i am not sure, so might be wrong. What about your hubs, wheels and spokes? did you have to change those?

 

good luck

 

[Bike Mob]

If you need a cheap disk wheelset I have a nice pair for R800.

[adogshow]

 

If you need a cheap disk wheelset I have a nice pair for R800.

 

can you post a pic? or pm me? or tell me where you are so i can even spy them out? i ride a 19". Its a specialized...

 

[Bike Mob]

PM me your email address so long, I'll go take a pic of them...

[adogshow]

 

dontspammechop@gmail.com thanks. as i say, i'm just looking around and trying to see if its worth the upgrade. thanks

adogshow2009-08-07 06:58:32

[Bike Mob]

 

cool sent them through now...

 

PS I would edit out your mail address there or you're bound to get all sorts of SPAM

Tarmac-GSTR2009-08-07 06:57:06

[adogshow]

 

cool sent them through now...

 

PS I would edit out your mail address there or you're bound to get all sorts of SPAM

 

thanks!

 

[hagar]

I recently upgraded my Avid V brakes to Avid Juicy 5's but cant really tell the diffrence !!

[adogshow]

hagar, thats a pretty hectic upgrade. i hear the AJ 5's have serious stopping power. are the mechanical or hydr?

[hagar]

hydrolic !!! my vees also had good stopping power !!!

[adogshow]

 

If you need a cheap disk wheelset I have a nice pair for R800.

 

thanks for the pics. what hubs are they on? how old? and what's their history? thanks again. i take it your in CT?

 

[adogshow]

dude, that is strange cos there should be a serious difference. esp for what the 5's cost these days. sorry to hear that...but i'll take em off your hands if you not happy with them 

[L'Bie]

Why do you want to upgrade. I had a perfectly well sorted V brake system and without thinking it trough upgraded. It cast me a lot more than I actually could afford and it saddled me with a whole new set of problems.

1. The old  Vbrakes could stop me on a penny (I weigh a healthy 90Kg)

2. The new Shimano hydraulic brakes with a 160mm rotor couldn't stop me in a residential block. And believe me when I say, I bled them, I stripped and rebuild, I had the LBS look at it, A 2nd Bike shop looked at it too and still the power was lacking and it continuesly rubbed the rotors.

3. I eventualy upgraded to a pair of Juicy5s with a 180mm Rotor in front and at last I have a system that equals the job of the old V brakes.

4. The Juicy is exelent brakes, but it too needs to be aligned frequently. The V brakes just required new brakes and the removal of the metal plinters after a rough ride.

Stick with the V brakes. They're lighter and they do the job just as good as any disk.

 

O ja. Riding a disk brake bike in a cross wind requires a whole new skill level. The wind acts on the front and when you're tired it may have an further unplanned effect on you.

 

[Etone]

Problem is my front fork is only disk brake compatible.