Old 02-13-14 | 10:03 AM
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draco_m
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Originally Posted by VT_Speed_TR
That Buzz is a nice bike. If you can get it at a substantial discount, I'd say go for it. My only reservation is the disk brakes. I've been through a bunch of mtn bikes for my son over the past few years as he's grown, and those cheap Tektro disk brakes are a pain to adjust and to keep working correctly. My choice when going into the lower price range of bikes & for the intended use is good old v-brakes. Simple & they work well, even the lower price versions. For your planned riding, you don't need disk brakes.
I can get a Buzz during the 20% off sale for $479. Plus I have an REI gift card for $100. I didn't realize the disc brakes were a problem. Do you have to adjust them every ride or something?

What are your thoughts on the Safari? That has V-brakes and substantially better components. I could get that for $719 at the sale price.
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