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06-08.-2003, 05:06 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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Disc Brakes or not?
I have a Trek 6500 and I was thinking about goin to disc brakes. Just wondering if anyone here has disc brakes on a trek 6500 and if they had to purchase an adapter for the rear because of the holes not lining up for the calipers. Just wondering if it's worth it? I know I will have to get new hubs ( I will probably just get a whole new set of wheels while I am at it). And is it worth the money to pay a little more to get hydraulic instead of mechanical? Just want to get a few comments from people here who have made the change and what do you think. I have never used disc brakes at all.
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07-08.-2003, 02:11 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 12
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Re: Disc Brakes or not?
I don't know about your particular bike at all, but IMO disc brakes are a huge, noticable improvement. If your current brakes work just fine I would have a hard time spending the money. I found my rear brake to not be enough so I swapped in just a rear disc, for me it makes controlled slow/crawl decents much easier. Plus the brake action from your hand just feels nicer. Mine is mechanical and just fine. I have not used a hydralic setup, but I would image it would be more fluid (no pun intended) and would require less adjusting as there isn't a cable to stretch ... but I don't know if the improvement is worth the added cost. Cable works fine for me.
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08-08.-2003, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: San Francisco
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Re: Disc Brakes or not?
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I don't know about your Trek. If it has an IS disc tab on the frame you should be good to go. I have Avid CPS mechanical brakes on a Jamis Dakar and I love disc brakes, if I could put them on a road racing bike I would. Supergo is selling a Hayes mechanical set for 100. A frien of mine has them seem comprable to my Avids. Your brake performance will greatly be improved not just in wet but even dry situations. If you live ina hilly area you'll really appreciate the sensation of your body being pushed forward on the bike when trying to stop suddenly from 25mph, my Vbrakes never felt like that. BTW be prepared for how much quicker your bike can stop. Also I don't think mechanical is any more trouble than hydraulic, it is probably less trouble. I've owned motorcycles and bleeding brakes is not fun. You are missing out on the way hyd. modulate and the amount of pressure they can apply to the disc. Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 |
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