Elusor

I was planning on adding front disk brakes to my bike.

I was planning on using mechanical disk brakes.
What are the things I need in order to do this?

A new fork? Anything else? a new hub, new rims, add rotors, calipers? etc...?

Elusor

Thanks.

Any idea if standard, normal hubs have a 10mm axle?

Recommendations for fork, hub, brakes system?

mlh122

+1 what bike? I upgraded to discs yesterday, but I had wheels that do disc and V'brakes, and my fork and frame already had the mounts. So I got Avid BB7's for $59 on pricepoint, got the flak jacket cable (since that's what they recommended) and a Cable Cutter, and opted to use my Tektro V brake levers.

they work great. I went from not being able to skid if my life depended on it, to being able to skid on flat dry pavement with 1 finger.

I can't stress enough that you get what you pay for, don't get the $19 disc kit, you won't like it.

Can't stress enough the value of a cable cutter. the last time i messed with cables i ruined a pair of tinsnips, wire cutter, steak knife, wire stripper, cat5 crimper, trying to cut the dang cable. This time i sprung $16 for the actual bike cable cutter, and it just cut the cable like it were a twig.

If you must get a fork i'd stay away from RST too, except maybe the RST Gila I've heard good things about. I have a Rockshox Judy, which is an ok disc-ready starter fork. Not great by any means, but it does it's job and doesn't give me problems.

Elusor

hi there,

strange enough

it will be a commuter

i will want a suspension fork, strange enough
yeah, i have heard the suspension steals away my thunder

but it will be motorized
that is the main reasoni i will be going a lot faster and will want more powerful stopping power

these are all fair reasons, better suspensioni because will be going faster, and suspension protects hub motor better and suspension gives better contact on road

also suspension stealing power? not so much a factor, it steals power from the battery ... but not a big deal since i have more than enough juice, and the benefit far far outweighs the cost in this effect here

so do you have recommendations for exact combo;s? i don't exactly know how the whole things fits

so first, what parts do i need, components?
like e.g. i will need a fork with tabs...2) i will need a caliper 3) a set of pads 4) levers 5) rotor....
and where does each fit with the manufacturer and model?

e.g. 1) fork=Rock Shox Judy
2) Caliper = Shimano something
3) Pads = Koolstop
4) Levers = Avid BB7
5) Rotor = Shimano Rotor model...


and what sizes are available for the rotor and which are common?

51mm? 160mm? i have no idea of the numbers?

A combinationr recommendation would be appreciated, and for all, with fork and brakes if $250 or less would be good, if this is available for this with dece3nt quality

thanks!

Elusor

also,

160mm or 185 or 203mm
and BB7, what does IS mount mean, is this relative to the fork type i need to buy or the hub that needed?

DevilsGT2

IS is short for International Standard, so unless you have a Manitou fork, or some Shimano hubs, then you don't have to worry about it.

Stacey

My new RockShox Dart 2 fork has a post type caliper mount.

Just sayin'


Fot the OP... What type of brakes are currently on your bike? If you have linear pulls, you can save some coin on levers as they will work just fine with mechanical calipers.

Elusor

yes

v brakes?
linear?
they has the fr5 from sram avid for the handles don't know about else
big huge descents, long falls, severe muddy and rainy conditions, deep descents, major downhills?

so the 160mm should be fine right?

z415

V-brakes are a type of linear brake that was pushed into market/popularity by Shimano (as far as my history lessons go) and they look like this https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...0+V-Brake.aspx.

The FR-5 by SRAM/Avid is a good mechanical lever that will work for mechanical disc brakes and "mechanical" rim brakes (i.e. v-brakes).

160mm rotors are, from what I know, the standard size (as in thats what they come in) and they should work fine. If you wanted bigger, which I would assume would give better stopping through larger surface area and heat dissipation, then you would probably need an adapter because the caliper would have to mounted further away from the mounts (holes in fork for caliper) and at a different angle to accommodate something larger.

z415

No type of brakes will save you in a long fall, but they might prevent it before you go over that cliff.

How would you define major downhills, deep descents and big huge descents? Either way, for commuting you should be fine. For perspective I can stop fast enough to avoid getting hit by a car on my road bike while going 25+ mph with road style rim brakes (dual pivot) that are inherently weaker than v-brakes.

Your braking would be better than mine in rain and mud if that makes you feel any better.

Elusor

is this v-brake? and what is better? the avid or teh Shimano XTR?
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...ate+Brake.aspx

Stacey

Yes, that is a v-brake.

Which is better Avid or Shimano is like asking which is better, scrambled eggs or omlettes? The answer you get will be based for the most part on media hype and personal experiences. They both will do the job and with mostly striking similarities. Any differences will be small.

I'm not a loyalist when it comes to brand names, if it's sturdy and well made, if it will do the job and be pleasing to the eye, if it's affordable and a good value, then that's what I'm buying.

It sounds a bit like you're getting hung up in the wrong details.