I've never had a bike with disc brakes and am generally content with rim brakes. I also ride for fun, not commuting. What is the terrain like where you ride? If I rode more often in areas with long downhills I would look into disc brakes.
I generally don't have problems with maintenance or wear with rim brakes. Lately I have had issues with mystery noise and vibrations with the front wheel which may be brake related, but I think tire width is also a factor.
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07-15-2018, 12:38 PM #1
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07-17-2018, 11:36 AM #2
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Thanks for the input, all this info is helpful! I'm still undecided, but I think I am leaning more towards disc brakes now, as I know my hubby isn't likely to upgrade from this bike anytime within the next 15 years
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