I'm not entirely sure how much more disk brakes would weigh more than V's, but if you were building a general use bike for your 12-16 year old would you put disks on it (given that you're trying to produce a pretty light bike)?
I can't decide!
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Building a kids bike - disks worth the extra weight?
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Posted 10 months ago #
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Did on my sons bike - the extra confidence when braking in the wet was worth a small weight gain.
Having said that, he's 14, 5'11" and weighs 10 stone so he's not really a 'kid'
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he's 14, 5'11" and weighs 10 stone
Yikes and I wish!Posted 10 months ago # -
Another advantage with discs - especially hydraulics, is that they have a lighter action at the lever - which is great for weaker hands
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is that they have a lighter action at the lever
Ahh, hadn't thought of that. Reach adjustment would also be good.Posted 10 months ago # -
Yes, i ran v-brakes for a while recently and it is quite frankly terrifying!
Definitely without a doubt worth it and the extra weight is neither here nor there.
I have an Avid elixir 3 front brake for sale at £35 posted in white and perfect working order.
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I have an Avid elixir 3 front brake for sale at £35 posted in white and perfect working order.
I'm after one of them
Posted 10 months ago #
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