My new Ruby comp disc - welcome home!

[azfiddle]

Yup, I was just sharing the news about my bike. I'd be happy to see the discussion about the wheel size and frames on another thread. Not that I mind the topic but the thread kind of got hijacked here....The bike isn't new anymore- we've gone 300 plus miles together so it's time to move on.

[wnyrider]

....The bike isn't new anymore- we've gone 300 plus miles together...

I am curious azfiddle, now that you do have the hundred of miles of experience on this new bike-- how do the disc brakes feel compared to the stolen Ruby's rim brakes? Do you feel any difference?

[azfiddle]

wnyrider-

I noticed they really gripped quickly - but no accidents or close calls because I was really paying attention to not stop too abruptly.

The big aha moment came when I got back onto the Surly to go for groceries and got to the first stop sign and thought to myself, the brakes aren't working!

So yes, I adjusted to them right away and don't think about it, but when I went back to the other bike I immediately felt the difference. I would have been happy with rim brakes but now I really appreciate the discs.

[Owlie]

I've been gone for a while. Congrats on the new(ish) bike! She's pretty.

(Also, sorry about your stolen Ruby!)

[azfiddle]

Thanks Owlie... yeah, it was sad to lose the blue one. How's school? Are you nearly finished?

[Owlie]

Thanks Owlie... yeah, it was sad to lose the blue one. How's school? Are you nearly finished?

I'm about half-way. I passed my comprehensive exams in November, so that officially makes me a PhD candidate rather than just a grad student.

Haven't been riding much, unfortunately. School/work has been eating what little spare time I have. Cross bike needs a new saddle too (road bike is at BF's place, awaiting a tune-up and a good clean.)

[wnyrider]

Thanks for the good, descriptive reply.