2011 Redline Monocog. it's been sitting in storage for the past 8 years and I've taken it out to do some upgrades and start riding again…my ebike that I've had since 2017 has made me lazy. I have determined that the frame and wheels are set up for disc brakes.
I would like some recommendations on make/model of hydraulic disc brakes and rotors…as well as which rotor size for front and rear as I don't have a clue. For the brake hardware I'm not wanting a low budget option but also don't need top of the line, most expensive one either. I don't know if I should go with 2 or 4 piston…any ideas? Which hydraulic make/model would you recommend for a mid to upper mid range price range? Size of rotors?
I'm 6 foot 200 pounds…no idea if that is relevant. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
by Phreedom1
9 Comments
This is really an awesome bike as is.
Maybe change out the pads and make some adjustments to the v-brakes if you don’t have the braking power you want.
Are you going to take this down a MTB trail?
What type of rotor mounts your wheels have? Is there a six bold mount on the axle for example? Is the rear caliper mount welded to the seat stay or part of a sliding piece holding the rear axle. In other words, if you slide the rear wheel back to increase chain tention, is you caliper than moving along?
Is there a reason you want to put disc on it? I just can’t see a situation where a bike that is essentially a big bmx bike would benefit too much compared to well adjusted rim brakes.
If you are committed, some basic shimano stoppers would probably be fine. Like the mt200 brakes. Then you just need the correct IS to post mount adapters.
You currently don’t have disc compatible wheels so you’ll need post mount disc brakes, disc wheels, rotor, is mount to post mount adapter with the correct size to the disc rotors you buy. It likely isn’t worth it unless you are attached to the bike. Saying that it would be a very fun swap to make. Shimano mt200 brakes are fantastic for the price but anything shimano will be great. Something like a 2nd hardtail mtb could be a alternative.
Keep it with the v’s. Put kool stop pads or some other really grippy brake pads on and rip it.
Shimano mt200s.
I had one of those in rim brake configuration! Don’t convert it. Get better rim brakes.
Edit: I zoomed in and the hubs don’t look disk compatible so even leaning harder on don’t
You have a lot of changing to do, including wheels. not cheap. Brake levers also if you get hydraulic. If you are going to do this, mechanical disc is not worth the upgrade, get hydraulic
before changing the brakes/calipers start with the pads. Some Koolstops will be a huge improvement over stock pads. That said, If you dont know how to install them id recommend getting the shop to. V-brakes can be pretty finicky.
Changing to koolstops are always my first upgrade to any rim brake bike. I usually go with these https://koolstop.com/products/ks-mt-threaded-mountain-pads?variant=40495882371114