Upgrade V-Brakes to Disc

hokingchan
hokingchan Posts: 3
edited May 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi Guys, just purchased a 2013 GT Aggressor 3.0

Want to know if it's possible to upgrade to disc brakes without much hassle? If so, what is the most economical yet reliable set of disc brakes i can purchase? If price is right both front and rear, otherwise maybe just the fronts?

Just looking for the cool factor :)

Cheers

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Does the bike/forks have disc mounts?
    Are the wheels disc wheels?
    Are the shifters and brake levers seperate?
    Why did you buy the wrong bike?
    I don't do smileys.

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  • bungalballs
    bungalballs Posts: 193
    If you can answer yes to Cooldad's questions, Shimano Deores are really good and often on deals. If answers to the above aren't yes then it could be very costly... new bike time!
  • hokingchan
    hokingchan Posts: 3
    cooldad wrote:
    Does the bike/forks have disc mounts?
    Are the wheels disc wheels?
    Are the shifters and brake levers seperate?
    Why did you buy the wrong bike?

    Not sure if the wheels are disc wheels, here's the specs
    I bought this bike to just ride around with my 9yr'old son, so not too knowledgable with bikes. Bought this for $200, can't go wrong with that.

    Specifications:
    Frame: NEW 6061-T6 Aluminum Triple Triangle™ Frame, w/ Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Disc Brake Mounts, and 11/8" Head Tube
    Fork: SR Suntour M3010-AL w/ 63mm Travel, QR
    Crank: Suntour XCC T102 42/34/24T
    Bottom Bracket: Cartridge Sealed
    Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tourney TX55
    Front Derailleur: Shimano Tourney
    Shifters: Shimano EF-51 EZ Fire Plus, 7 Speed
    Cog Set: Shimano Hyperglide 7-Speed, 11-34T F/W
    Rims: Weinmann ZAC 19, Double Wall, W/ CNC Sidewall, 32H
    Hubs: Alloy QR
    Brake: Linear Pull W/ 110mm Arms
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I could hazard some guesses that the wheels aren't disc and the brakes aren't seperate, but you have the bike - look at it.
    I would get rid of the fork before anything else.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Look on the side of the wheels, opposite side to the drive at the rear and see if you have a flange with 6 bolt holes for a disc to be mounted, some GT's do come with disc ready wheels.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    OK Canada spec bike http://www.gtbicycles.com/can/2013/bike ... ressor-3-0

    the only thing that is disc ready is the frame. if you have to have discs sell the bike and get one with discs.
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