Converting V Brakes to Disc Brakes

mikeyj28

Hi

I know there is a section on converting from V brakes to Disc brakes on this site but i don't totally agree with the principle.

If your bike doesn't have a rear mounting for disc brakes, then buying the adaptor to attach the disc brake to the rear frame/wheel would do more damage than good.
Why i say this is because the bike is not designed to cope with the stresses that would be put on the left hand rear side of the frame. Eventually (or straight away) with regular hardish braking would result in the frame cracking?

Am i correct in assuming this or not? Advice please

Also is there any point in me upgrading to discs for my Kona Cinder Cone HT that is sued regularly for XC riding (no downhill stuff though)

Thanks.

bomberesque

adapters will change the stress patterns, that's right. However, having asked the question a couple of times on other forums I have been unable to find anyone who actually had a problem. Perhaps someone will pop up here

I expect your cinder cone would be fine, the cindercone is not a super light made to within a gnat's knacker of falling apart in a gust of wind but a pretty useful bit of workmanlike XC frame. That is always assuming the adapter fits; they're funny things and don't fit all frame types.

as for is it worth it? IMO discs are worth the hype, especially if you live anywhere wet/muddy. You won't get me back on rim brakes, unless i move somewhere very dry.

If you're concerned, how about changing only the front brake first, see how it works for you?

xtreem

Well there is a risk the frame would snap/bend, but if you're not a heavy
person then I think you shouldn't worry that much. But still...

I say this because most of the braking is done by the front brake so
you don't have much stress on the rear.

But if you're planing to do rear hops, then don't do it.