fitting disc brakes to a bike with V brakes

nomadicbry

Hi guys a quick question
found what appears to be a great deal on a bike; a commencal Combi
However it has v brakes. If I were to buy it and fit disc brakes would I need to change the wheels as well?. the frame has the disc brake mounts.

Also what do you think, a Commencal Combi 2007 brand new £199. is it as much a bargain as I think it is? Add on £150 for brakes or buy second hand for around£75 -£100 and it should be a reasonable spec for the money. I know people who say the Commencal frames are excellent... are they?

The rest of the spec is
sram x 4 transmission
forks : suntour magnesium legs, lock out, pre load adj


Cheers,
B

nicklouse

are the hubs disc ready?

if yes then fine if not you will need new wheels/hubs.

nomadicbry

doesn't look like it as it's setup for a v brake system

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360209130347&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

mikeage

spec says wheels are disc ready and the pic of the front hub shows a rotor mount, should be fine, bolt em on and ride!

mikeage

spec says wheels are disc ready and the pic of the front hub shows a rotor mount, should be fine, bolt em on and ride!

nomadicbry

cheers much appreciated. going to see it tomorow