Can I convert a rim brake wheel to a disc brake wheel?
I recently bought some Roval SLX 24's from eBay. I made a pretty silly error and didn't check whether they were rim or disc brakes. I need them to be disc brakes.
Should they be rim brakes, will I be able to convert them to disc brakes for my Cannondale 2015 CAADX Sora?
wheels disc-brake rim-brake
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I recently bought some Roval SLX 24's from eBay. I made a pretty silly error and didn't check whether they were rim or disc brakes. I need them to be disc brakes.
Should they be rim brakes, will I be able to convert them to disc brakes for my Cannondale 2015 CAADX Sora?
wheels disc-brake rim-brake
edited 15 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
36.5k23891
asked 17 hours ago
JaredeJarede
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We've all done something similar, (or will) so treat it as a learning experience. Or consider it a chance to buy a rim brake frame and assemble another bike on the Roval wheels.... N+1 and all that.
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago
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I recently bought some Roval SLX 24's from eBay. I made a pretty silly error and didn't check whether they were rim or disc brakes. I need them to be disc brakes.
Should they be rim brakes, will I be able to convert them to disc brakes for my Cannondale 2015 CAADX Sora?
wheels disc-brake rim-brake
edited 15 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
36.5k23891
asked 17 hours ago
JaredeJarede
1785
I recently bought some Roval SLX 24's from eBay. I made a pretty silly error and didn't check whether they were rim or disc brakes. I need them to be disc brakes.
Should they be rim brakes, will I be able to convert them to disc brakes for my Cannondale 2015 CAADX Sora?
wheels disc-brake rim-brake
wheels disc-brake rim-brake
edited 15 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
36.5k23891
asked 17 hours ago
JaredeJarede
1785
edited 15 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
36.5k23891
asked 17 hours ago
JaredeJarede
1785
edited 15 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
36.5k23891
edited 15 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
36.5k23891
edited 15 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
36.5k23891
36.5k23891
asked 17 hours ago
JaredeJarede
1785
asked 17 hours ago
JaredeJarede
1785
asked 17 hours ago
JaredeJarede
1785
1785
2
We've all done something similar, (or will) so treat it as a learning experience. Or consider it a chance to buy a rim brake frame and assemble another bike on the Roval wheels.... N+1 and all that.
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago
add a comment |
2
We've all done something similar, (or will) so treat it as a learning experience. Or consider it a chance to buy a rim brake frame and assemble another bike on the Roval wheels.... N+1 and all that.
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago
2
2
We've all done something similar, (or will) so treat it as a learning experience. Or consider it a chance to buy a rim brake frame and assemble another bike on the Roval wheels.... N+1 and all that.
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago
We've all done something similar, (or will) so treat it as a learning experience. Or consider it a chance to buy a rim brake frame and assemble another bike on the Roval wheels.... N+1 and all that.
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago
add a comment |
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The hub for a disc brake wheel has the mounting for the brake rotor machined into the left side, and has shorter spokes that side to make room for the brake.
If the eBay wheels are for rim brakes, they won’t have these disc mount features out the box. If the spoke counts match and are sufficient, you could theoretically rebuild the rims onto disc specific hubs, but at best you would only be able to reuse half the spokes, quite possibly you’d need to replace the hubs and all the spokes.
It’s not that this can’t be done, but it would probably be less economical in time and money than paying return postage or fees for listing the wheels again on eBay yourself to then buy the right set. You would also have to sell the unwanted hubs and spokes to recover the money sunk into those. It would certainly be more hassle!
Great point from @Rider_X that disc wheels can require higher spoke counts, so that may take the whole exercise off the table anyway. Rim version of these wheels are 20 spoke front, 24 spoke rear, while the disc version is 24 front, 24 rear. In general terms, not having enough spokes on the disc (or any) wheel would be a bad idea.
answered 16 hours ago
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I figured this might be the answer. Shall see when they turn up later this week.
– Jarede
16 hours ago
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@Jarede contact the seller immediately - see if you can stop them being shipped and cancel the transaction. You may have to wear a restocking fee or the auction success fee...
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago
it's already in the mail... but as you noted above, I could maybe convert the wheelset for my single speed rim bike.
– Jarede
15 hours ago
1
Disc rims wheels usually have a higher spoke count and often a different spike pattern (especially the front wheel). So a wheel rebuilt isn’t likely a great option.
– Rider_X
14 hours ago
Refusing a shipped product will return it for free back to the seller. If you have the tracking number, contact the courier service and see if you can refuse the package and have it returned. Don't pick up the product and then spend your own money to return it.
– Nelson
10 hours ago
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The hub for a disc brake wheel has the mounting for the brake rotor machined into the left side, and has shorter spokes that side to make room for the brake.
If the eBay wheels are for rim brakes, they won’t have these disc mount features out the box. If the spoke counts match and are sufficient, you could theoretically rebuild the rims onto disc specific hubs, but at best you would only be able to reuse half the spokes, quite possibly you’d need to replace the hubs and all the spokes.
It’s not that this can’t be done, but it would probably be less economical in time and money than paying return postage or fees for listing the wheels again on eBay yourself to then buy the right set. You would also have to sell the unwanted hubs and spokes to recover the money sunk into those. It would certainly be more hassle!
Great point from @Rider_X that disc wheels can require higher spoke counts, so that may take the whole exercise off the table anyway. Rim version of these wheels are 20 spoke front, 24 spoke rear, while the disc version is 24 front, 24 rear. In general terms, not having enough spokes on the disc (or any) wheel would be a bad idea.
answered 16 hours ago
SwiftySwifty
2,8501727
I figured this might be the answer. Shall see when they turn up later this week.
– Jarede
16 hours ago
2
@Jarede contact the seller immediately - see if you can stop them being shipped and cancel the transaction. You may have to wear a restocking fee or the auction success fee...
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago
it's already in the mail... but as you noted above, I could maybe convert the wheelset for my single speed rim bike.
– Jarede
15 hours ago
1
Disc rims wheels usually have a higher spoke count and often a different spike pattern (especially the front wheel). So a wheel rebuilt isn’t likely a great option.
– Rider_X
14 hours ago
Refusing a shipped product will return it for free back to the seller. If you have the tracking number, contact the courier service and see if you can refuse the package and have it returned. Don't pick up the product and then spend your own money to return it.
– Nelson
10 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
The hub for a disc brake wheel has the mounting for the brake rotor machined into the left side, and has shorter spokes that side to make room for the brake.
If the eBay wheels are for rim brakes, they won’t have these disc mount features out the box. If the spoke counts match and are sufficient, you could theoretically rebuild the rims onto disc specific hubs, but at best you would only be able to reuse half the spokes, quite possibly you’d need to replace the hubs and all the spokes.
It’s not that this can’t be done, but it would probably be less economical in time and money than paying return postage or fees for listing the wheels again on eBay yourself to then buy the right set. You would also have to sell the unwanted hubs and spokes to recover the money sunk into those. It would certainly be more hassle!
Great point from @Rider_X that disc wheels can require higher spoke counts, so that may take the whole exercise off the table anyway. Rim version of these wheels are 20 spoke front, 24 spoke rear, while the disc version is 24 front, 24 rear. In general terms, not having enough spokes on the disc (or any) wheel would be a bad idea.
answered 16 hours ago
SwiftySwifty
2,8501727
I figured this might be the answer. Shall see when they turn up later this week.
– Jarede
16 hours ago
2
@Jarede contact the seller immediately - see if you can stop them being shipped and cancel the transaction. You may have to wear a restocking fee or the auction success fee...
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago
it's already in the mail... but as you noted above, I could maybe convert the wheelset for my single speed rim bike.
– Jarede
15 hours ago
1
Disc rims wheels usually have a higher spoke count and often a different spike pattern (especially the front wheel). So a wheel rebuilt isn’t likely a great option.
– Rider_X
14 hours ago
Refusing a shipped product will return it for free back to the seller. If you have the tracking number, contact the courier service and see if you can refuse the package and have it returned. Don't pick up the product and then spend your own money to return it.
– Nelson
10 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
The hub for a disc brake wheel has the mounting for the brake rotor machined into the left side, and has shorter spokes that side to make room for the brake.
If the eBay wheels are for rim brakes, they won’t have these disc mount features out the box. If the spoke counts match and are sufficient, you could theoretically rebuild the rims onto disc specific hubs, but at best you would only be able to reuse half the spokes, quite possibly you’d need to replace the hubs and all the spokes.
It’s not that this can’t be done, but it would probably be less economical in time and money than paying return postage or fees for listing the wheels again on eBay yourself to then buy the right set. You would also have to sell the unwanted hubs and spokes to recover the money sunk into those. It would certainly be more hassle!
Great point from @Rider_X that disc wheels can require higher spoke counts, so that may take the whole exercise off the table anyway. Rim version of these wheels are 20 spoke front, 24 spoke rear, while the disc version is 24 front, 24 rear. In general terms, not having enough spokes on the disc (or any) wheel would be a bad idea.
answered 16 hours ago
SwiftySwifty
2,8501727
The hub for a disc brake wheel has the mounting for the brake rotor machined into the left side, and has shorter spokes that side to make room for the brake.
If the eBay wheels are for rim brakes, they won’t have these disc mount features out the box. If the spoke counts match and are sufficient, you could theoretically rebuild the rims onto disc specific hubs, but at best you would only be able to reuse half the spokes, quite possibly you’d need to replace the hubs and all the spokes.
It’s not that this can’t be done, but it would probably be less economical in time and money than paying return postage or fees for listing the wheels again on eBay yourself to then buy the right set. You would also have to sell the unwanted hubs and spokes to recover the money sunk into those. It would certainly be more hassle!
Great point from @Rider_X that disc wheels can require higher spoke counts, so that may take the whole exercise off the table anyway. Rim version of these wheels are 20 spoke front, 24 spoke rear, while the disc version is 24 front, 24 rear. In general terms, not having enough spokes on the disc (or any) wheel would be a bad idea.
answered 16 hours ago
SwiftySwifty
2,8501727
edited 13 hours ago
answered 16 hours ago
SwiftySwifty
2,8501727
answered 16 hours ago
SwiftySwifty
2,8501727
answered 16 hours ago
SwiftySwifty
2,8501727
2,8501727
I figured this might be the answer. Shall see when they turn up later this week.
– Jarede
16 hours ago
2
@Jarede contact the seller immediately - see if you can stop them being shipped and cancel the transaction. You may have to wear a restocking fee or the auction success fee...
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago
it's already in the mail... but as you noted above, I could maybe convert the wheelset for my single speed rim bike.
– Jarede
15 hours ago
1
Disc rims wheels usually have a higher spoke count and often a different spike pattern (especially the front wheel). So a wheel rebuilt isn’t likely a great option.
– Rider_X
14 hours ago
Refusing a shipped product will return it for free back to the seller. If you have the tracking number, contact the courier service and see if you can refuse the package and have it returned. Don't pick up the product and then spend your own money to return it.
– Nelson
10 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
I figured this might be the answer. Shall see when they turn up later this week.
– Jarede
16 hours ago
2
@Jarede contact the seller immediately - see if you can stop them being shipped and cancel the transaction. You may have to wear a restocking fee or the auction success fee...
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago
it's already in the mail... but as you noted above, I could maybe convert the wheelset for my single speed rim bike.
– Jarede
15 hours ago
1
Disc rims wheels usually have a higher spoke count and often a different spike pattern (especially the front wheel). So a wheel rebuilt isn’t likely a great option.
– Rider_X
14 hours ago
Refusing a shipped product will return it for free back to the seller. If you have the tracking number, contact the courier service and see if you can refuse the package and have it returned. Don't pick up the product and then spend your own money to return it.
– Nelson
10 hours ago
I figured this might be the answer. Shall see when they turn up later this week.
– Jarede
16 hours ago
I figured this might be the answer. Shall see when they turn up later this week.
– Jarede
16 hours ago
2
2
@Jarede contact the seller immediately - see if you can stop them being shipped and cancel the transaction. You may have to wear a restocking fee or the auction success fee...
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago
@Jarede contact the seller immediately - see if you can stop them being shipped and cancel the transaction. You may have to wear a restocking fee or the auction success fee...
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago
it's already in the mail... but as you noted above, I could maybe convert the wheelset for my single speed rim bike.
– Jarede
15 hours ago
it's already in the mail... but as you noted above, I could maybe convert the wheelset for my single speed rim bike.
– Jarede
15 hours ago
1
1
Disc rims wheels usually have a higher spoke count and often a different spike pattern (especially the front wheel). So a wheel rebuilt isn’t likely a great option.
– Rider_X
14 hours ago
Disc rims wheels usually have a higher spoke count and often a different spike pattern (especially the front wheel). So a wheel rebuilt isn’t likely a great option.
– Rider_X
14 hours ago
Refusing a shipped product will return it for free back to the seller. If you have the tracking number, contact the courier service and see if you can refuse the package and have it returned. Don't pick up the product and then spend your own money to return it.
– Nelson
10 hours ago
Refusing a shipped product will return it for free back to the seller. If you have the tracking number, contact the courier service and see if you can refuse the package and have it returned. Don't pick up the product and then spend your own money to return it.
– Nelson
10 hours ago
|
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We've all done something similar, (or will) so treat it as a learning experience. Or consider it a chance to buy a rim brake frame and assemble another bike on the Roval wheels.... N+1 and all that.
– Criggie♦
15 hours ago