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Old 12-24-05 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Trev Doyle
Just a thought as a lot of forum members have been asking about Zero Grav brakes........When Disc brakes become available for road bikes do you think you will use them? I guess you will need to have a compatible frame too though. The main question is will you use them, since unless I am mistaken-- they are still heavier than v brakes when put on mountain bikes, so they will still be heavier for raod bikes. Will better power outweigh weight? I'll stop now, I'm rambling....
Become available? My first brand new ten-speed back in 1974 or so had a front disk brake. It's not exactly new technology.
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