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disc brake/disc wheels options
I'd like to convert my '02 Isis frame over to discs from v's. I ride
XC exclusively, mostly pretty tame trail riding with the occasional fast downhill. I am 6'3 and weigh about 200-205 lbs. I'm scared to go the Shimano route due to compatibility issues. What are some good wheel and brake options and good online retailers for them? Cost is definately a factor. I also don't want to go overboard on weight since they will be primarily for XC. TIA |
JS wrote:
I'd like to convert my '02 Isis frame over to discs from v's. I ride XC exclusively, mostly pretty tame trail riding with the occasional fast downhill. I am 6'3 and weigh about 200-205 lbs. I'm scared to go the Shimano route due to compatibility issues. What are some good wheel and brake options and good online retailers for them? Cost is definately a factor. I also don't want to go overboard on weight since they will be primarily for XC. TIA In May I got a new wheel/brake set for my birthday that I'm pretty happy with. I ride mostly XC style stuff as well, and didn't want anything really heavy. The setup I got ended up weighing about the same as my old wheels and XTR V's (new wheels were lighter, brakes were heavier, although the SLs weigh about the same as XT V's). I got the Magura Pro Disc Wheelset and Magura Marta SL hydraulic brakes. I'm very happy with them, but this was not a cheap setup, even with the promotion thay had going at the time. Magura also sells some more reasoably priced wheelsets and brakes (the plian old Marta brakes and their regular wheels - wich would probably hold up better for your someone of your size). So there's something to look into. For "factory built" wheels, they came in great shape and the local wrenches said they didn't have to do any tensioning or other adjustments (as is usually the case with factory wheels) on them. I also looked into Avid Mechanicals, and could have just as easily gone that route for the brakes. I've always heard good things about them, but the timing was just right for the tricked out Marta SLs. I also know some people who are pretty happy with Shimano discs (LX, XT, XTR) so I wouldn't discount those in your search either, since it sounds like you may need new wheels anyway. Good luck! Matt |
On 2004-11-01, MattB penned:
[snip] I also looked into Avid Mechanicals, and could have just as easily gone that route for the brakes. I've always heard good things about them, but the timing was just right for the tricked out Marta SLs. I also know some people who are pretty happy with Shimano discs (LX, XT, XTR) so I wouldn't discount those in your search either, since it sounds like you may need new wheels anyway. The bike I got this summer came with avid mechs, and they've treated me well. I always take my wheel off between rides, so I did learn that they will rub if you don't put them in just right. I've trained myself to spin the wheel and listen for rub before I get on the trail. If I do hear something, I pull the wheel out, rotate it a tiny bit, and put it back in, then check again. I assume that this could be an issue with any brand, not just avids, but these are the only ones I've ever tried. -- monique "Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live." -- Mark Twain |
"JS" wrote in message ... I'd like to convert my '02 Isis frame over to discs from v's. I ride XC exclusively, mostly pretty tame trail riding with the occasional fast downhill. I am 6'3 and weigh about 200-205 lbs. I'm scared to go the Shimano route due to compatibility issues. What are some good wheel and brake options and good online retailers for them? Cost is definately a factor. I also don't want to go overboard on weight since they will be primarily for XC. TIA Avid or Magura |
Monique Y. Mudama wrote:
On 2004-11-01, MattB penned: [snip] I also looked into Avid Mechanicals, and could have just as easily gone that route for the brakes. I've always heard good things about them, but the timing was just right for the tricked out Marta SLs. I also know some people who are pretty happy with Shimano discs (LX, XT, XTR) so I wouldn't discount those in your search either, since it sounds like you may need new wheels anyway. The bike I got this summer came with avid mechs, and they've treated me well. I always take my wheel off between rides, so I did learn that they will rub if you don't put them in just right. (snip) -- monique "Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live." -- Mark Twain To help you put your wheels on "just right", try the following... - Set the bike on its wheels, with the QRs disengaged - Push down on the handlebars (for front) or the seat (for rear) - While pushing down, lock the appropriate QR Works for me all the time. -- - Zilla Cary, NC (Remove XSPAM) |
On 2004-11-02, Zilla penned:
To help you put your wheels on "just right", try the following... - Set the bike on its wheels, with the QRs disengaged - Push down on the handlebars (for front) or the seat (for rear) - While pushing down, lock the appropriate QR Works for me all the time. How tall are you? Locking the QRs while pushing down on the handlebars doesn't sound all that easy from here (but I can't test it, anyway, because of my wrist). -- monique "Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live." -- Mark Twain |
Monique Y. Mudama wrote:
On 2004-11-02, Zilla penned: To help you put your wheels on "just right", try the following... - Set the bike on its wheels, with the QRs disengaged - Push down on the handlebars (for front) or the seat (for rear) - While pushing down, lock the appropriate QR Works for me all the time. How tall are you? Locking the QRs while pushing down on the handlebars doesn't sound all that easy from here (but I can't test it, anyway, because of my wrist). -- monique "Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live." -- Mark Twain Have Eric, or someone else help. I'm 5'7" and I somehow manage. You don't have to push down hard, just enough to sit the QR even on each end. -- - Zilla Cary, NC (Remove XSPAM) |
JS wrote in message . ..
I'd like to convert my '02 Isis frame over to discs from v's. I ride XC exclusively, mostly pretty tame trail riding with the occasional fast downhill. I am 6'3 and weigh about 200-205 lbs. I'm scared to go the Shimano route due to compatibility issues. What are some good wheel and brake options and good online retailers for them? Cost is definately a factor. I also don't want to go overboard on weight since they will be primarily for XC. TIA If you don't mind mechanical disc brakes rather than hydraulic, Avid makes a decent mech. disc brake for a low price. Easy to set up, easy to adjust, and fairly light compared to other disc brakes. This page lists all kinds of disc brakes, their weights, and a link to the manufacturer's site. http://weightweenies.starbike.com/li...ype=discbrakes Nate |
On 2004-11-02, Zilla penned:
Monique Y. Mudama wrote: On 2004-11-02, Zilla penned: To help you put your wheels on "just right", try the following... - Set the bike on its wheels, with the QRs disengaged - Push down on the handlebars (for front) or the seat (for rear) - While pushing down, lock the appropriate QR Works for me all the time. How tall are you? Locking the QRs while pushing down on the handlebars doesn't sound all that easy from here (but I can't test it, anyway, because of my wrist). Have Eric, or someone else help. I'm 5'7" and I somehow manage. You don't have to push down hard, just enough to sit the QR even on each end. No thanks. I'd rather keep using my method than require someone else around just so I can ride my bike squeak-free. ..... For that matter, I'm not sure why pushing on both sides of the skewer while the bike's upside down wouldn't have the same effect? -- monique "Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live." -- Mark Twain |
"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message
... On 2004-11-02, Zilla penned: To help you put your wheels on "just right", try the following... - Set the bike on its wheels, with the QRs disengaged - Push down on the handlebars (for front) or the seat (for rear) - While pushing down, lock the appropriate QR Works for me all the time. How tall are you? Locking the QRs while pushing down on the handlebars doesn't sound all that easy from here (but I can't test it, anyway, because of my wrist). Turn the bike upside down and let gravity do the work. |
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