Disc Brakes On Triban 5

[Chris Swift]

Hi

What would I need to add disc brakes to my triban 5 and how much would you say this would cost?

 

[ianrauk]

You would need a new frame and forks for a start if your Triban is not made for disc brakes.

 

[Louch]

Can I ask why you want to add disc brakes? Have you considered just upgrading the pads?

 

[uclown2002]

Haven't you just bought this bike?

 

[Chris Swift]

You would need a new frame and forks for a start if your Triban is not made for disc brakes.

Agh ok then not doing that

 

[Chris Swift]

Can I ask why you want to add disc brakes? Have you considered just upgrading the pads?

The pads and tyres are standard I not sure what really to upgrade, I keep hearing ppl saying get disc brakes for winter. Plus got them on my mtb and the topping power is soooo better.

 

[Chris Swift]

Haven't you just bought this bike?

Yes not long got the bike lol

 

[vickster]

Better tyres and better pads if you can't afford another bike

Or put slicks on the MTB for winter

 

[Hacienda71]

Get yourself some better blocks. Koolstops or similar. You won't get as good stopping power as discs but it will be an improvement on the generic supplied blocks.

 

[Chris Swift]

Thanks guys

 

[dan_bo]

Koolstops are good. Pricey but good and last well.

 

[Louch]

Swiss stop green upgrade from standard on my boardman made world of difference . Was about 45 quid but stopped me in about half the old distance . And at 95-100kg i take a lotta stopping

 

[Chris Swift]

Koolstops are good. Pricey but good and last well.

Assuming these are them I don't think they are pricey!

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kool-stop/c...erid=googwig&gclid=CIaSyNXD1rwCFYjLtAodhiUABQ

Especially when I pay 60 quid for a pair of APEC brakes for the car.

 

[dan_bo]

Assuming these are them I don't think they are pricey!

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kool-stop/cycle/rim-brake-pads/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Dynamic Search Ads Cycle&referid=googwig&gclid=CIaSyNXD1rwCFYjLtAodhiUABQ

Especially when I pay 60 quid for a pair of APEC brakes for the car.

Very good that-think I paid 12 quid a pair last time I got some.

 

[Chris Swift]

Very good that-think I paid 12 quid a pair last time I got some.

Sweet, just ordered some!