Can you add disc brakes to this bike?

DannyUK
DannyUK Posts: 106
edited April 2011 in MTB beginners
Hi all,

I am after a Mountain Bike, and have been looking a this bike that is on this forum -

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12771554

Is it possible to add Disc Brakes to this model?

Also how much would it cost.. as it is a good price, wouldnt mind paying a bit to upgrade..

Cheers,

Danny
All the gear, loads of fear...

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    yes
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  • DannyUK
    DannyUK Posts: 106
    Thanks for your reply..

    Hmm now to research what I could add.. apologise for my poor knowledge!
    All the gear, loads of fear...
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    well new wheels would be needed but the frame and fork have disc mounts.
    you may also need new gear shifters.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    New brakes, wheels/discs and shifters will add a min of £200, probably more like £300. Is it worth it? I'd stick to the V's or look at a bike with discs.
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  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Given the cost of the parts you want to change, you would probably be far better off with spending the extra 300 on getting a bike with better spec overall that already has discs. Should improve general performance decently over that bike then upgrading just to get disc brakes.
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  • DannyUK
    DannyUK Posts: 106
    Cheers for the help.

    Have decided to go for a 2009 Rockhopper instead now!!
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