Disk vs. V-Brakes

mike said:

What are the benifits of disk brakes over V-brakes, other then the
disks do not get as wet on the trails?

After the recent run-in with a dog on a downhill stretch of trail, I
am now in the process of replacing my rims and brakes on my mountain
bike, and am looking into the possibility of going disk. (already have
the replacement handlebars, headset, stem)

My areas of concern with moving to disks, is the weight differences,
as well as the stopping range between none, and fully locked
(ultimately, I would like to be able to brake hard, without lockup,
but still have that option available). My
current V-brakes are easly able to lock the tires up, even at a
speeds
over 30mph.

Quoted message said:

From my understanding, V-brakes should be able to provide a larger

range of control over the disk (based on the diameter of the wheels,
over the diameter of the disks).
Is this incorrect?

Any insight into this?

Most of my riding is cross-country, single track if I can find it.

Mike
mlawrenc(at)gmail.com

Google this newsgroup. It has been answered a few times.

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In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...

Quoted message said:

What are the benifits of disk brakes over V-brakes, other then the
disks do not get as wet on the trails?

1) You can still use disks when your wheel gets a big dent.
2) Disks still stop you when the wheels have been ankle deep in mud.
3) Disks don't 'catch'.
4) Good hydraulic disks give you much more control.
5) Disks don't sandpaper your rims down when you use them in sandy/gritty conditions.
6) Disk pads last longer and are usually easier to replace and adjust than v-brake pads.

Mike

mike said:

What are the benifits of disk brakes over V-brakes, other then the
disks do not get as wet on the trails?

After the recent run-in with a dog on a downhill stretch of trail, I
am now in the process of replacing my rims and brakes on my mountain
bike, and am looking into the possibility of going disk. (already have
the replacement handlebars, headset, stem)

My areas of concern with moving to disks, is the weight differences,
as well as the stopping range between none, and fully locked
(ultimately, I would like to be able to brake hard, without lockup,
but still have that option available). My
current V-brakes are easly able to lock the tires up, even at a
speeds
over 30mph.

Quoted message said:

From my understanding, V-brakes should be able to provide a larger

range of control over the disk (based on the diameter of the wheels,
over the diameter of the disks).
Is this incorrect?

Any insight into this?

Most of my riding is cross-country, single track if I can find it.

Mike
mlawrenc(at)gmail.com

Decent disks are better. But for what I'd consider standard XC,
they're not necessary.

/s

Mike [email protected] said:

In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...> What are the benifits of disk brakes over V-brakes, other then the

Quoted message said:

disks do not get as wet on the trails?

1) You can still use disks when your wheel gets a big dent.
2) Disks still stop you when the wheels have been ankle deep in mud.
3) Disks don't 'catch'.
4) Good hydraulic disks give you much more control.
5) Disks don't sandpaper your rims down when you use them in sandy/gritty conditions.
6) Disk pads last longer and are usually easier to replace and adjust than v-brake pads.

Mike

You forgot about better stopping when wet. And no black rim walls. It
isn't always mud. Before mud comes rain.

Per Mike:

Quoted message said:

3) Disks don't 'catch'.

Most don't but some do.
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