The first step in converting your mountain bike to disc brakes is to remove all of the hardware and cables that were used for the rim-mounted brakes. Take your new brake pad and place the two inside washers on the bolt and slide them all the way to the pad. $238.50. Trek bicycle 7.3 Fx. Weight, wheel diameter - 26 ", frame material - aluminum alloy, brake system - Hayes Dyno Sport, gear system - Shimano Acera SL-M390, suspension - … Sizes 13.5, 15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5, 23.5" (Frame size guide) How to beat back ache on a bike. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Thule UpRide Universal Bike Rack, Black, One Size, Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017. Rim brakes are very easy to work on and maintain, and while discs perform reliably and require minimal maintenance, servicing and adjusting them is a bit more complex than with rim brakes. Weight, wheel diameter - 26 ", frame material - aluminum alloy, brake system, gear system, suspension - 100 mm . 2004 Trek Specifi cations Manual- U.S. Trek Liquid 55 1189600*14.093 FRAMESET Main tubes . Machined Aluminum (6061-T6) - Designed and Modeled in the USA! INSTANT SHIPPING ESTIMATE Add to your cart with options selected. Posted by 8 days ago. I was able to complete the project myself with little trouble. BlueSunshine MTB BB8 Mechanical Disc Brake Front and Rear 160mm Whit Bolts and Cable, Slime 30059 Self-Sealing Smart Tube, Schrader Valve (26 x 1.75-2.125"). Where it was basically said the 4300 had questionable disk brakes anyway. Other issue is the front fork, the SR Suntour that the 3700 comes with doesn't have disc tabs. Accessibility. Details Support You might also like: Share the ride. 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