I looked into how to add disc brakes. The number one thing you have to

consider is whether the frame can accommodate the actual brakes. Ones that do will have brazing for the brake. If not, the frame's tubing may be thin/weak where the brake is attached to the frame. So, imagine heavy downhill breaking and the stress on the frame where the brake is located.

Also, make sure the frame has enough space to accommodate a hub designed for discs.

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Posted: 07/12/2018 at 12:59PM

Good mountain bike? -- FfxStationHokie 07/12/2018 10:15AM

Kona Sutra LTD. No suspension up front either. That's for pansies. ** -- Hokie Bird 94 07/12/2018 7:03PM

I have a Quest Q50 that I never ride and is almost new condition... -- Upwind of uva 07/12/2018 12:11PM

Manufacturers all have different models to hit different price points. All -- Hokie360 07/12/2018 11:34AM

For example: -- EDGEMAN 07/12/2018 11:41AM

I got a Salsa Beargrease (a fattie) not too long ago. -- Guy LeDouche 07/12/2018 10:36AM

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All the fatties do ** -- MAHokie69 07/12/2018 3:35PM

I prefer pleasantly plump ** -- Brown Water 07/12/2018 3:41PM

Alternatively... -- MAHokie69 07/12/2018 3:46PM

I'd love to get a Fattire too - do you ride it enough to justify the cost? -- FfxStationHokie 07/12/2018 10:47AM

It would be worth it if you were close to some trails and were dedicated to -- Guy LeDouche 07/12/2018 11:19AM

And great for running over small animals and children? :) ** -- FfxStationHokie 07/12/2018 11:23AM

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I’d buy a Craftsman, if they ever made mountain bikes ** -- No1Hokie 07/12/2018 10:28AM

Probably the best "bang for the buck" is a used bike -- EDGEMAN 07/12/2018 10:24AM

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What model Trek do you have? What components would you upgrade? -- EDGEMAN 07/12/2018 11:33AM

Current=Trek X-Caliber, not sure what I'd upgrade ** -- FfxStationHokie 07/12/2018 11:37AM

Upgrade the wheels. I had a Trek hardtail that I was braking spokes on, -- Hokie360 07/12/2018 11:42AM

I'm a big fan of Mavic rims too. -- EDGEMAN 07/12/2018 11:52AM

If you can afford them, I9 wheels are by far the best I've had -- VermontHokie 07/12/2018 2:21PM

For example: Shimano Deore XT M780 V-Brakes for $39.77 -- EDGEMAN 07/12/2018 11:34AM

Or: Shimano XT BL-M8000 Disc Brake -- EDGEMAN 07/12/2018 11:39AM

If your bike didn't come with disc brakes, there is a lot... -- EDGEMAN 07/12/2018 11:47AM

I looked into how to add disc brakes. The number one thing you have to -- Guy LeDouche 07/12/2018 12:59PM

+1 on upgrade - unless you go carbon you probably won't lighten the frame -- VermontHokie 07/12/2018 10:55AM

I can verify they honor their lifetime warranty too. Done it twice in fact. ** -- Hokie360 07/12/2018 11:48AM

I've gone through at least 5 in 14+ years -- VermontHokie 07/12/2018 2:19PM

Mine were both carbon failures in a carbon/aluminum combo frame. ** -- Hokie360 07/12/2018 2:25PM

I looked into how to add disc brakes. The number one thing you have to

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