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Model Citizen
Join Date: May 2007
Location: The Voodoo Lounge
Posts: 19,475
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Scott, I just bought a Specialized Elite, last year's model. I bought it specifically for commuting, and I really wanted disc brakes. Portland, you know, and I commute all year long.
The bike came with some low line shimano cable disc brakes, so I "upgraded" to Avid BB5's. (cable brakes). Big mistake, they were worse than the shimano's. Sooooo, I upgraded to Avid BB7's.(better cable brakes) Now, I see what the fuss is all about. These babies are powerful, no matter the weather.
People tell me that hydraulic brakes (Avid Juicy for example) are even more powerful, but I am totally happy with the BB7's. They are much better than the XT Vbrakes, and they cost a lot less than hydraulics, and frankly, I don't want to mess with bleeding brakes on my bikes.
Fun fact, Specialized no longer sells a commuting bike with disc brakes in the US. They don't sell well enough. (So the dealer told me)
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