Originally Posted by
RPK79
Why not same brake for front and rear?
Originally Posted by
A10K
Ummm... there's a lot of meat for discussion here. I'll get the ball rolling:
1. Bikes are lighter than cars. Apples to oranges. Bikes can endo, cars can't. Bigger front brake? Go nuts!
2. Same brake front+rear means same installation tools, same pads, same lever ergonomics, same adjustment skillset, and half price for keeping spares on hand. Keep it simple.
Not to say there aren't reasons to get mismatched brake styles (mostly related to inclement weather riding), but any well-adjusted set of brakes can stop a bike at the speeds one usually finds oneself riding.
And if a bike comes stock with a mixed brake system set up, it is because it was spec'd that way (for whatever reason).
Note: It is easier to convert to a front disc from a rim brake than it is the rear. Just swap out the fork for one that is disc capable and you are golden. The rear would require finding someone to weld the tabs on.