Originally Posted by LowCel
This was not intended to be a disc vs. v-brake thread though. For most circumstances there is no need for anything more than v-brakes for a cross country rider.
Thats true. I just like the old school way, with everything (choppers, hot-rods, bicycles). I have tried a bike with discs and did like it, but the expense just isn't worth it. I also don't like how it tweaks the spokes. If I were an avid racer, I would go with the disc setup, most likely.