Canti to Disc brakes

mattsmidt
mattsmidt Posts: 10
edited June 2013 in Workshop
Hi, I would like to know if I can change my cx bike's canti brakes to discs brakes. I want to use my bike for comuting and need better brakes for when its raining. I am new to cycling and I am sorry if this is a stupid question. Many thanks.

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Does your existing frame and forks have disc brake mounts? If not, you're talking major expense to the degree of recommending you sell the one you have and buy a bike with discs. Even to fit a disc brake on the front, you'll need a suitable fork, replacement front hub, a wheel build, a caliper and workshop time - £300+ retail.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • mattsmidt
    mattsmidt Posts: 10
    Ok thank you, any good bikes with disc under £1500??? I am looking at the Cube and Felt F65X at the moment..???
  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,359
    if the front fork also has a mounting hole for a normal brake, you can just fit a normal dual pivot caliper brake, might need a deep-drop one on a cx fork

    shimano r650 for instance, only 30 quid, although i'd add a set of better brake pads as well

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  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    mattsmidt wrote:
    Ok thank you, any good bikes with disc under £1500??? I am looking at the Cube and Felt F65X at the moment..???

    Yes - more and more - most CX bikes now have a disc option and a few enlightened road bike manufacturers. The best brake option is currently BB7 so keep an eye out for that. And, regardless of what people say about rim brakes and "salmon" pads and the like, nothing beats discs on a wet commute so you're right to head down that route.

    If you're looking for commuter bike recommendations, head to the commuting forum - lots of CX bike users (and even a few disc-braked fast road bike users) over there :wink:
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • mattsmidt
    mattsmidt Posts: 10
    Thank you guys!
  • walney
    walney Posts: 35
    I have one of these:

    http://www.focus-bikes.com/int/en/bikes ... -20-g.html

    It's quite heavy but comes with guards and with a change of tyres it makes a very effective road bike.

    I have fitted a kinesis carbon fork and have a second pair of kinesis wheels.

    With this combo I have time trialled, do club runs (100 miles at 17mph) and ride old rail paths and bridle ways.

    Money is tight for me so I need flexibility.
  • MichaelW
    MichaelW Posts: 2,164
    If you want the option for proper rack and mudguards, then chose a bike with chainstay disc mount and threaded eyelets. The normal seatstay mount interefers with fitting so you have to resort to hacks.
    Make sure the fork has eyelets as well.

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