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Old 08-21-12 | 05:38 PM
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350htrr
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Originally Posted by Hlxdrummer
How do discs help in good weather? I can understand in the rain and stuff, but I can lock up the wheels long before my brakes give up (on almost every bike I've ridden). Seems like everyone here loves them!
Disc brakes are much more consistent and thus easier to modulate so they don't lock up (also require less effort to apply) but give max braking power and it doesn't really matter if it's dry or wet...

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