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Bicycling

TexasProgresive

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4. Do you think discs are better than rim brakes?

Reply to frylock (Reply #3)

Fri Mar 18, 2016, 12:55 PM

Mar 2016

I have no experience with discs; mechanical or hydraulic. I can see that discs would perform better in wet weather and certainly in mud. Most of my riding is on the road. I have an elderly (1996) rigid Cannondale MTB that I ride on gravel roads and category 1 trails. At my slow speeds on the trails I don't have much need for super braking. But that doesn't mean I'm not curious about disc brakes.

Good luck with the repair and have fun shredding the trail.

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Update on bike build and wisdom to give when upgrading to Ultegra or Dura-Ace [View all] TexasProgresive Mar 2016 OP

I enjoy wrenching on my bikes almost as much as I enjoy riding them. frylock Mar 2016 #1

I had a lot to learn to get it done. TexasProgresive Mar 2016 #2

I'm replacing the front rotor on one of my trail bikes today. frylock Mar 2016 #3

Do you think discs are better than rim brakes? TexasProgresive Mar 2016 #4

Oh, absolutely. frylock Mar 2016 #5

Maybe I'll see if one of my LBNs will let me do a test ride on a disc bike TexasProgresive Mar 2016 #6

Disc calipers are mounted to brazed-on brake tabs located on either the chain or wheel stays. frylock Mar 2016 #7