Originally Posted by
no1mad
Since disc brakes are preferable in wet conditions (by most people), I have another question: what about in sandy conditions? I mean, wouldn't sand become embedded in brake pads and grind down the braking surface that much faster? If so, then I'd imagine that discs would be a wise choice...
I ride in
"sandy conditions" all the time by the lake and I have never noticed a decrease in stopping power after riding over sand. I have literally stayed all day at the beach and rode my bike all over sand for hours. I would leave the beach and most times head towards the city streets and continue on riding. Never once have I noticed a decrease in stopping power or the life of the pads or wheels. Now, the chain is a different story. I normally clean the chain and re-lube if I stay at the beach for a while. I will continue to use regular pads on my bikes because I see no added benefit to riding with disc brakes.
