Disk Brakes vs. Drum Brakes
[Sigh]
The girl I'm travelling with (who researches things to death ALSO), have come to the conclusion that the bikes we bought (XT600 1VJs) have the wrong rear brakes, being drums, rather than disks. [this is, btw, in ADDITION to several other things she's found not to be perfect]
All the research I've done (and her too), indicates that (sadly) she is right, in that disk brakes are considered more effective than drum brakes, easier to change etc. etc. etc.
What I'd really like to hear, is: "That's not true, love. You'll be fine. Drum brakes are perfectly suitable"
However - please let me know what ACTUALLY is your opinion and experience.
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Last edited by XT GIRL; 14 Feb 2008 at 13:11.
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