what do i do?
luigi_t8
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i'm in a dilema. i have a 2000 stumpjumper and i want to replace the forks at some point however when i do i will have to switch to disc on the front and therefore need to get a disc hub as i currently have hs33's as there are no disc mounts on the rear. for money's sake i think it would be best to get a disc hub first and then forks as i have a disc to run already; however my new forks will most probably have a maxle/ thruaxle/ 15qr etc. is there a hub that i can get that will allow me to use it with my skewers now and then convert it to axle when i get the forks? oh just another thing. i will change reeaub at the same time so can anyone recommend a good hub that is noisy ( i've always wanted a noisy freehub)
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get a fork with Canti mounts.
it is not just the cost of a new hub but most likely new spokes and a wheel unbuild and re build. or buy a new wheel."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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do as Nick says.
BUT, if you are adamant that you want to change to disc brakes, then a Hope ProII front hub will adapt to any kind of axle.0 -
Get a new bike ???
You're looking at £270-£300 for a new set of wheel if you want to chaneg both.
£100-£200 for new brakes.
PLUS ?? depending on the fork you get.
All that for a 10 year old bike. You could get a Fury for £600 with a nice fork and kit thats probaly as good if not beter than your 10 year old stuff.0 -
warrerj wrote:Get a new bike ???
You're looking at £270-£300 for a new set of wheel if you want to chaneg both.
£100-£200 for new brakes.
PLUS ?? depending on the fork you get.
All that for a 10 year old bike. You could get a Fury for £600 with a nice fork and kit thats probaly as good if not beter than your 10 year old stuff.
What? You can pick disc brakes up for £50 and wheels for £100.0 -
even though it may be old its still a great bike. full XTR group set, you'd pay a bomb for that these days. anyway what i was gonna do was replace the forks then wheels and then get a new frame. probs an orange 5 unless anyone can recommend a better all mountain trail bike. i just want something that can handle fairly rough terrain, trail centres but still climb.
whats the opinion on build vs buy whole bike?
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chedabob wrote:warrerj wrote:Get a new bike ???
You're looking at £270-£300 for a new set of wheel if you want to chaneg both.
£100-£200 for new brakes.
PLUS ?? depending on the fork you get.
All that for a 10 year old bike. You could get a Fury for £600 with a nice fork and kit thats probaly as good if not beter than your 10 year old stuff.
What? You can pick disc brakes up for £50 and wheels for £100.
Ehh at that price whatever you buy will be gash....a decent set of brakes will cost at least a ton and wheels £150 plus0
