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06-14-09, 01:39 PM
Hi.
Ive been looking for a decent new bike for under £200 and am considering the Barracuda Jacana. It has disc brakes at the front and back, which i have heard to be very poor quality; would it be possible to upgrade these to some hydraulic disc brakes? I know it isn't a great bike but I will be using it for some road use and some basic off road use. If you would advise against this bike, could you possibly point me to a new bike (parents won't let me get a second hand one :mad:) that has a decent frame and the possibility to upgrade. Thank you very much for your help.
http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Bikes/Barracuda-Jacana-Gents-Bicycle-Front-Suspension/invt/ml00165
Yeh I know its off Wilkinsons :$ but it is the cheapest price
Jay
Ive been looking for a decent new bike for under £200 and am considering the Barracuda Jacana. It has disc brakes at the front and back, which i have heard to be very poor quality; would it be possible to upgrade these to some hydraulic disc brakes? I know it isn't a great bike but I will be using it for some road use and some basic off road use. If you would advise against this bike, could you possibly point me to a new bike (parents won't let me get a second hand one :mad:) that has a decent frame and the possibility to upgrade. Thank you very much for your help.
http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Bikes/Barracuda-Jacana-Gents-Bicycle-Front-Suspension/invt/ml00165
Yeh I know its off Wilkinsons :$ but it is the cheapest price
Jay