Mountain Bike Disc Brakes Frame

Buy a new bike with disc brakes.

Mountain bike disc brakes frame. Rim brakes get splashed with mud and water and lose most of their stopping power. I show how to upgrade an old mountain bike from v brakes to disc brakes. Disc brakes are up and away from the ground the tire actually splashes the mud and water away from the center of the wheel. There used to be some kits but they were heavy expensive and did not work realy well.

I replace the wheels install rotors calipers new cables housings and adjust everything. The biggest downside to disc brakes is the added weight. It is always cheaper to buy a bike with disc brakes than to add aftermarket. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.

The bike in the video is a trek 820 that was set up with v brakes. Don t expect to see some different method of braking any time soon. This can be pretty scary flying downhill and not having the control you d like. The disc brakes i used are avid.

Yes there are rack mounts. No they would not be strong enough along to hold the disc caliper. By the time you add everything in including front and rear brakes and the added weight of the disc specific hubs you end up with around 150 to 350 grams additional weight to the whole bike. It will be more cost effective in the end.

This post might contain affiliate links for which we may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Disc brakes used to be solely the preserve of mountain bikes but now you ll find them on drop bar bikes kids bikes and even some high end bmx bikes.