What is your "dream" bike?

[Jolt]

And I won't buy another bike without discs, with the exception of a TT bike, perhaps. I'm sold on that stopping power under wet/icy/muddy conditions.

How complicated are they really in terms of maintenance? That's my main area of concern.

[Rebecca19804]

How complicated are they really in terms of maintenance? That's my main area of concern.

Hydraulic brakes have still got some wrinkles to be ironed out, but mechanical discs are great. I'd say maintenance is a lot less/easier than with any form of rim brakes. I have Avid BB7s on my Enigma and am looking to swap out forks on my Surly Cross Checks to have discs on the front at least. With the exception of my vintage mixte, I'd have discs on all my bikes if I could.

[Owlie]

How complicated are they really in terms of maintenance? That's my main area of concern.

I have Avid BB5s on my CX bike, and they were a bear to adjust properly. The dual-piston ones (BB7 and higher models, I believe) are easier because you get better adjustability. I have no idea about hydraulic discs, though.