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Velociraptor Jun 2016 9:41am, 22 Jun 2016 33,983 posts	0 Velociraptor Calling people who have strong opinions about disc brakes on road bikes.
MudMeanderer Jun 2016 9:45am, 22 Jun 2016 1,707 posts	0 MudMeanderer GF, unless you have any existing wheels you'd want to use with it, it looks good. Hydraulic brakes are generally considered lower maintenance, though more daddy when they do need tweaking. Just be aware they can feel very sharp and strong compared to mechanical rim brakes - I nearly caught myself out the first time I used a bike with them on!
Gymfreak Jun 2016 9:48am, 22 Jun 2016 9,021 posts	0 Gymfreak Before I had managed to crack the frame on my road bike which has pushed me into getting the new one, I was going to upgrade my wheels anyway as they are shite. So no, I have no existing wheels
Kieren Jun 2016 3:07pm, 22 Jun 2016 3,824 posts	0 Kieren I've been shopping for wheels, as I understand it, you need a stronger (heavier) wheel for disc breaks. If you are not racing, that not racing that might not matter but if you need to climb hills, that could be an cost / benefit ratio to review. Global cycling network on YouTube has some good info, as does this wheelbuilder, where I will probably but my wheels: Http://dcrwheels.co.uk/custom-wheelsets/disc-brakes-on-road-bikes-a-good-idea/ In terms of rules for races, the link above days that was mainly due to new tech / no agreed standards. Races are starting to permit disc that meet certain criteria.
Kieren Jun 2016 3:09pm, 22 Jun 2016 3,825 posts	0 Kieren Hmm, not sure if my link is broken. If it is, GCR Wheels has some good articles to review.
Gymfreak Jun 2016 3:23pm, 22 Jun 2016 9,029 posts	0 Gymfreak I have already changed my mind lol. Too many people have said no to disc brakes. I'm now going for this I think evanscycles.com
MudMeanderer Jun 2016 8:20pm, 22 Jun 2016 1,708 posts	0 MudMeanderer For the right place they're useful. I like them on my cross bike (though for my level of shitness probably make no difference). I also think I'd go for them on a replacement commuter, slightly under maintained in crap conditions. But for a race bike kept in top condition, with frequently tweaked brakes, I'm more than happy with decent rim brakes.
idio Jun 2016 9:15pm, 23 Jun 2016 25,062 posts	0 idio I use mechanical disc brakes on my road/gravel bike and have no issue and when time comes i'm more than happy to upgrade to hydraulic brakes.
WolfDancer Jun 2016 11:22pm, 23 Jun 2016 4,503 posts	0 WolfDancer Speaking of brakes, i have difficulty getting inserts in and out from time to time, so i found this and thought it would be handy http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Jagwire-Pro-Pad-Press-Tool_84876.htm?sku=281477&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_shopping&gclid=CjwKEAjwka67BRCk6a7_h_7Pui8SJABcMkWRuc_6HDBBiq5rw_Uz4fP1B3rQsieY87U7ChDcZlZTuhoCyN_w_wcB# Then i saw the price and decided to struggle on
Kieren Jun 2016 3:40pm, 25 Jun 2016 3,827 posts	0 Kieren Looks like my new wheelset order needs to be brought forward On the cycle back from parkrun the rear wheel broke and I've broken 10 spokes. Lesson of the day: Keep the chain clean and pack some latex gloves / wet wipe with the bike bag