Originally Posted by
TransitBiker
Uh huh, but do you LOVE rim brakes, or do they piss you off as much as hey do me? I am DONE with rim brakes after the experience with my uptown. LOVE the bike, DISLIKE the brakes. I dislike it SO much, that when it comes time to replace the front rim, i'm going to get a dyno hub with integrated drum brake so i don't have to use the rim brakes unless i need to stop fast. My next 2 bikes will have coaster and disc respectively. I cannot WAIT!
Had the same rims for 12 years on my old bike.... rear rim will maybe last another year on this year old bike. NOT HAPPY. I'm not made of money!!
- Andy
I can understand you being unhappy with a two year life span on your rims.
I probably should point out that I ride road brakes, SRAM Force to be specific, and yes I do love them. They are firm, easy to adjust, have plenty of stopping power and require very little attention. They look great, too.
I have also had them and the same rims for about 8 years now.
Doesn't the inside braking surface of a drum brake also wear..?