Are disc brakes on bicycles as good as or better that traditional brakes?
Hey Dondo, I used to work at a larger bicycle retailer. It really depends on what kind of riding you are doing. If you’re mtn. biking, there’s really no other way to go. A nice set of disc’s will having you stopping better than you ever have before. As far as set up on them, they are pretty easy to dial in if you know what you’re doing. If not definitely stop by a Local Bike Shop(LBS) and have them take a look. Set up charges depend on what you have to have them do but if you just need them to set them up I wouldn’t see it costing more than $30 us. That’s adjusting, not installing… If you’re riding a hybrid or road bike, discs might be overkill. Opinions on this vary on the user and your local riding situation. If you’ve got a bunch of hills to deal with they might be worth it. Otherwise invest in a nice set of v-brakes or calipers. Just remember you get what you pay for… if you’ve got a department store bike, usually you’re going to have issues with brakes and shifting. Disc’s won
