Bicycle Disc Brakes-Are They Worth the Investment?

Bicycle disc brakes are rather new to the scene as they first appeared on the market in the late 1990's. As you might have heard, there were some issues with the earlier models but todays hydraulic and cable actuated brakes do perform quite nicely.

Of course should you opt to upgrade to disc brakes you'll find them more expensive then conventional rim brakes. But their functionality is so good that most will gladly pay the price. One other negative is that the disc brake assemblies and rotor do add a little bit of weight to your bicycle. Again, you must evaluate if considering your riding habits, this really is suitable. In most cases to change to bicycle disc brakes you may need new wheels also. Disc rims can't be installed on standard hubs used with standard rim brake wheels.

Even though it will take some effort and extra cost to upgrade to bicycle disc brakes, if you'd like much better and consistently improved brake performance in most conditions, disc brakes make the perfect investment. But you have to determine if the cost is worth it. Truthfully speaking, not everybody actually must upgrade to bicycle disc brakes. Many riders are very pleased with their rim brake and ride in an natural environment where rim brakes manage the job such as in flat and dry ground. Yet when you take to more steeper trails and wetter conditions, disc brakes become best. One more issue to think about is if you're a 200 lb rider as i am, you'll truly appreciate the improvement in braking power.

During local tests, the Shimano disc brakes worked flawlessly under just about any conditions from mountain trails to riding through creek beds.

Besides Shimano, based on reviews, Avid disc brakes, Hayes disc brakes, and Tektro disc brakes are all easily obtainable in kits and as separate components making it possible to suit any kind of application needed.

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