Bicycle Mechanics - Upgrading to disc brakes?

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darksky
04-24-03, 06:40 PM
Hello,

I have a Cannondale F500 hardtail bike (it's about 4 or 5 years old). It's still in great shape and instead of purchasing a new bike, I was wondering if I would be able to upgrade this bike to disk brakes? I'm planning on purchasing a new bike sometime next year. I emailed Cannondale but never got a response (that was about a week ago).

Thanks for the help.
Chad

BikerRyan
04-24-03, 07:42 PM
Are there any disc mounts on the frame?
darksky
04-24-03, 07:44 PM
Thanks for the reply.

I'm not really sure what to look for.....

TandemGeek
04-24-03, 07:54 PM
If this is your bike, then I dont' believe it has disc brake mounts on the stock frame and fork:
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/98/98_f500.html

What you're looking for is a disc brake mount similar to what's depicted at #3 on this page:
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/innovation/caad4mtb.html

And another set of disc brake mounts on the front left fork similar to what you see here:
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/innovation/clinics/headshok/blades.html
darksky
04-24-03, 07:57 PM
Yep. That's my bike. Well, it looks like I'm going to have to upgrade sooner than I wanted. Just can't afford to buy a new bike right now.

Thanks for your help.