Go, CroMo, go!
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Bikes: Custom Bantam AdventureBike,93 Bontrager Race mtb, 07 Lemond Poprad disc cyclocross, Black Mountain Cycle Road, 86 Bridgestone Mile 112, 89 Bridgestone MB-2, 93 Trek 750, 90 Trek 750, 90 Trek 930, 90 Diamondback Ascent.
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disc brakes
For what it's worth. I just got my first disc brake-equipped bike, and one thing that surprised me was how easy they are to adjust and service (Avid BB7's). A couple knobs to twist, a couple 5mm hex adjustments, and the pads are cheap and easy to replace. Really, easier to service than standard brakes, and as East Hill says, there's nothing better for the rain. IF I was doing international touring I'd just pack spare pads and maybe a spare rotor, but I certainly wouldn't let that argument sway my decision. I'm sold.