> Everything else on the bike is XT, wonder why they skipped that on the brakes? Thanks again for
> the input,
To hit a price point, and because the difference in performance between an XT and non-Shimano
linear-pull brakes is almost nonexistent. In fact, there are more squeaking issues with XTs (and the
other "parallel push" brakes made by Shimano) that with the more ordinary types.
You can spend the money to upgrade the brakes, but you'll be primarily upgrading the name on the
component, not the performance. Linear-pull (or "V") brakes work very well pretty much across
the board.
I'd spend the extra money on some really nice cycling shorts or shoe/pedal system (assuming you're
not already set up well in that area). Those will make a marked improvement in the overall package
(how much you enjoy cycling).
--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com
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> Thanks for the replies,
>
> The 7700 comes fairly loaded up except for the brakes. I don't really need disc brakes but the
> cost difference that I could get over good v-brakes was small so I thought it would be a nice
> upgrade. The levers that come with the 7700 are XT so I'll just get some XT V-brakes. Everything
> else on the bike is XT, wonder why they skipped that on the brakes? Thanks again for the input,
>
> Scott
>
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> > Scott: Don't think you can run a disc brake on the rear of the frame,
and
> > the hubs are definitely not disc compatible. Not sure what they'd gain
you
> > either, unless you plan to ride a lot in the rain and much; the only
real
> > advantage I see to disc brakes is that you won't grind your pads and rim sidewalls away, and
> > that's more of an issue for a mountain bike than a hybrid.
> >
> > --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com
> >
> >
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> > > Is it possible with the stock rims/hubs/forks on the 2003 model? The brakes I'm considering
> > > are the Shimano Deore BR-M515 mechanical disc setups. I can get them for a good price so I'd
> > > like to upgrade over
the
> > > stock Avid V brakes if it is possible. Thanks for any help,
> > >
> > > Scott
> >