Originally Posted by
seat_boy
I'm happy to see they're keeping rim brakes. V brakes stop great, and are lighter and more robust than discs.
"V brakes stop great" has caveats though, which is what
Duragrouch is getting at:
- Got to keep them clean, or they'll eat the wheels
- When wet, they're VERY iffy for the first revolution of the wheels, and only fair after that. It can be a problem if you forget and then need to stop suddenly
- Overheating down hills can be an issue.
Originally Posted by
GeezyRider
I would upgrade my Zizzo to one with disc brakes if it became available but I am also very happy with the performance of my linear pull brakes. I live in a fairly flat area and I can't imagine I will ever wear through the braking surface on the rims. If I did, replacement wheels from Zizzo are inexpensive.
Remembering to clean the wheels from time to time is paramount. I don't remember to do this, myself, but I also don't put a ton of miles on my folder, so ...