Updating an older bike

cgarossi

I have had my Scott Boulder aluminium MTB since 2001. Since then I have changed quite a lot on the bike.

However it still uses V-Brakes which is fine but I am becoming increasingly jealous of the stopping power/control of some of my friends Disc brake based bikes. They seem to have more control on descents than I do. I have put this down to the fact that my brakes and levers (old Shimano LX jobs) might not be up to the task. Although it could their set up.

Anyway I since changing to discs would be an expensive process (new wheels etc) and I only have the mounts on my forks for discs I have been looking at the Magura Hydraulic Rim brake set. Does anyone have any experience with these? What are they like? And how do they compare with Discs?

I cant afford a new bike and there is nothing really wrong with my current bike except some of the components are getting on a bit now.

Also my Rock Sox Psylo XC forks (not factory fitted) give significant vibration when braking hard, is there anyway to resolve this?

Thanks!

supersonic

I have owned HS33 - they are well modulated and smooth, and are worth a go, but good V pad, cables and levers can make all the difference.

Psylo XCs had a problem with narrow bushings, which would wear quicly resulting in the juddering you are experiencing. Put the front brake on, rock the bike back and forth while putting your hand around the seal area - can you feel play? They can be replaced, but might as well get a new fork!

cgarossi

Thanks for the reply.

I just found out that an adaptor is possible for flat rear drop outs so it can handle disc brakes. As im updating my bike im tempted to get a new wheel set with discs.

Hmm decisions.

supersonic

Have to weigh it all up against a new bike. 400 quid will get you a Scott Aspect, which is a lovely machine.