Recently my trek 7.3 Fx Disc got stolen from school and I now need to replace it. I was going to get the same one, but I went to a Specialized store and found a bike with carbon components that is a much smoother ride, the Specialized Sirrus Sport. I enjoed the ease and breaking power of the disc breaks, but am tempted with the smoothness and speed of carbon. Are disc breaks necessary on hybrids, I do live in a hilly area? Any suggestions?
2007-03-15 18:17:45 · 5 answers · asked by sdbiker 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
The only true advantage of disc brakes is evident when riding in wet/sloppy conditions, or in extreme downhill riding where you need to constantly use your brakes. If you aren't riding in those conditions, v-brakes or cantilever brakes will work just fine. Go with the better all around bike (the Specialized).
2007-03-16 02:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by CM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The deal is, disc rule for mountain biking, where you expect the eventual mud fest and all conditions. But, if you're not doing extreme stuff, I would guess go for the Sirrus...
2007-03-16 09:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by Roberto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your only braking part of the time. Most of the time you will be pedaling with your weight on the saddle. I'd say go with the carbon fiber. V-brakes are plenty powerful and are better and more powerful than cable actuated disc brakes in my opinion. Hydraulic disc brakes are better than both if you have the money but maintenance is a PITA.
2007-03-16 08:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by Ben P 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The beauty of disc breaks is that they are consistent in all weather and conditions. I am a fairly heavy mountain biker and discs are the only things that will stop my fat azz. Go disc.
2007-03-16 01:26:56 · answer #4 · answered by novo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
general rule: disc brakes are great on a MTB
but unnecessary on a road bike
2007-03-16 09:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋