Originally Posted by
Dave_linux
I know the materials are not top at all but I think they will do.
Mech disckbrakes could be upgraded to Hydraulics just fine.
Only downside would be tire clearance.
I guess it will be limited to 35C.
On the other hand, I rolled on 23C tires and changed to 28C (conti GP 4000s). What a diff in comfort and nearly no loss in speed due rolling resistance.
So I guess changing to a 35C is an even bigger change. Or am I wrong?
Upgrading to hydraulic is a BIG investment and $$$. If you'll want hydraulic eventually, get a bike that comes with it. You'll need way more than brakes to get a system that works unless the adaptors are used, and those are nothing in comparison to full hydraulic.
As for tire size, bigger than 28c isn't a change in comfort. It's a change in where you're planning on going. (Tread). A 700 tire bigger than 35c is going to be a mud tire 90% of the time. 32c is probably what you'll be looking at mostly, because I bet you want a speed center with knobs on the edge. I can't think of any tires with a tread pattern like that that're larger than 34c.