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March 6, 2011 at 21:02 #96365
I’m considering making a switch from v- brakes to discs. Is it worth it and if so, what other equipment will I need to buy besides the brakes. I have a Giant Boulder SE hardtail
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March 7, 2011 at 14:31 #96366
Are your rims disk ready?
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March 7, 2011 at 19:19 #96367
I don’t think so. I don’t see any bolt holes where I could mount a brake rotor
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March 7, 2011 at 19:32 #96368
Do your frame and fork have the tabs to mount the calipers?
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March 7, 2011 at 21:07 #96369
no.
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March 7, 2011 at 21:14 #96370
Then your decision just got really easy: stay with V-brakes. 😉
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March 8, 2011 at 21:14 #96371
That was easy. +1 ^^
Even if it was yes to those questions the advantages of switching are limited – some would argue you’re better with V brakes.
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March 21, 2011 at 09:12 #96372
V brakes are disc brakes, the rim is the disk. I be I get slammed for this one. 😄 Later,
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March 21, 2011 at 09:18 #96373
You are technically correct:
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March 22, 2011 at 20:07 #96374
Disc brakes are a lot more complex to maintain than V brakes. I’m willing to bet your V brakes stop you every time you use them. I know mine do. Disc brakes big advantage, I think, comes when you do stream crossings, and bombing down mountains. If you’re not doing much of those things when you ride, V brakes are just fine.
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March 24, 2011 at 06:40 #96375
I have used v-brakes, mechanical disc, and now hydraulic disc, and yes, they all stop the bike. The rest is merey creature comfort.. A disc upgrade provides a firmer stop feel and power. The hydraulic disc is slick….Firm, consistant stop power reguardless of conditions with single finger ease. Disc upgrade is quite pricy on an older bike setup that is not disc ready. You are looking at big dollars that could be applied toward your next steed.
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