disk brake newb

[kingbobii]

i want to put rear disk brakes on my bike but i dont know what to look for to check compatability... can anybody discribe this or tell me where to find a pic of this?

[yojimborace]

What kind of bike do you have? You need a disc brake mount on the frame. :thumb:

[captainpolution]

What kind of bike do you have? You need a disc brake mount on the frame. :thumb:

and on your hub

[kingbobii]

i already knew about the hub and i can get one that is compatable and i knew that there is somethian about the fram but i dont know what to look for (i ride a mongoose xr 200 if this helps answer the question) it came with one on the front and this is y im asking about the rear

[Ridemonkey]

Does your frame have tabs on the left seatstay to bolt the brake caliper to?

[kingbobii]

i think so

[johnbryanpeters]

Go to a bicycle shop and look carefully at how a rear disk brake caliper attaches to a frame.

Then go back and stare thoughtfully at your Mongoose.

J

[yojimborace]

Here's a pic of the rear brake mount on the Ellsworth Joker, I don't know if it will look like yours, it probably wont, but it will give u an idea :evil: ;)

[Jeff 151]

doesn't look good.

[kingbobii]

its better than my last bike (rhino outreach x2)
and i was talking w/ my lbs and they said for the price it was a great bike

[Jeff 151]

naw dawg, I meant: doesn't look good for rear disc brake compatibility.

[yojimborace]

No, it doesn't look good for compatibillity. But the front brake matters more than the rear brake does at least. :rolleyes:

[kingbobii]

sorry im use to people making fun of my rides beacuse i cant spend thousands of dollers on them

[johnbryanpeters]

Turning pedals is what counts. Ignore the equipment snobs and enjoy yourself.

J

[yojimborace]

Yeah, people always get judged by their bikes. I think thats stupid, because just because you have a good bike, doesn't mean you can ride better than other people. Like John said, it's about riding your bike.