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Date: 08 Nov 2007 10:45:20
From: Julius Chen
Subject: Disc Brake vs. Rim Brake
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I just need a $150~250 bike to bike over weekends. Walmart has a bike with
disc brake but as the wheel turns I can hear friction between brake pad and
disc. It is either the disc caliber not well adjusted or the disc might be
warped.
Does disc brake requires frequent adjustment so pads don't touch the disc?
Will the disc warp easily over time (in that case no amount of adjustment
will make the noise go away)? How easy in general it is to adjust the
clearance between pad and the disc?
I may just choose to go with models with rim brakes only. But I quite like
one model other than it has this disc brake in front.
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Date: 09 Nov 2007 08:59:23
From:
Subject: Re: Disc Brake vs. Rim Brake
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On Nov 8, 5:31 pm, MLB5...@webtv.net (Michael Baldwin) wrote:
> ...might I suggest you shop your local craigslist...you just may find a
> really great bike that fits your budget, has a bit of character and is
> fun to ride on ANY day that ends in Y...
>
> Good Luck & Best Regards
>
> Mike Baldwin
craigslist sucks for bike and components. the best thing to do is to
buy it off ebay from a reputable seller, over 99% of positive
feedback. you can get a great bike from year 2000 (when the disc
brakes were not popular) and you will be set for year. do your self a
favor, buy a good brand, will save you headaches in the long run
carlos
www.bikingthings.com
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Date: 10 Nov 2007 06:59:44
From: Michael Baldwin
Subject: Re: Disc Brake vs. Rim Brake
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..might I suggest you shop your LOCAL craigslist...I've sold several
FG & SS conversions via my LOCAL craigslist...every potential customer
was offered a "free" test ride PRIOR to any cash transaction...each sale
was sealed with a handshake and responding smile...yep, craigslist
SUCKS...
Best Regards - Mike Baldwin
PS- I have a 100% positive rating on eBay
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Date: 08 Nov 2007 17:31:06
From: Michael Baldwin
Subject: Re: Disc Brake vs. Rim Brake
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...might I suggest you shop your local craigslist...you just may find a
really great bike that fits your budget, has a bit of character and is
fun to ride on ANY day that ends in Y...
Good Luck & Best Regards
Mike Baldwin
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Date: 08 Nov 2007 14:37:27
From:
Subject: Re: Disc Brake vs. Rim Brake
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Disc brakes suck on expensive bikes- rubbing, extra adjustment etc.
I took the discs off a bike I turned into an urban cruiser and enjoy
the Vbrakes more. The discs on an xmart bike are sure to blow. You
are better off buying a cheap model from a name brand.
On Nov 8, 1:45 pm, "Julius Chen" <julc...@cisco.com > wrote:
> I just need a $150~250 bike to bike over weekends. Walmart has a bike with
> disc brake but as the wheel turns I can hear friction between brake pad and
> disc. It is either the disc caliber not well adjusted or the disc might be
> warped.
>
> Does disc brake requires frequent adjustment so pads don't touch the disc?
> Will the disc warp easily over time (in that case no amount of adjustment
> will make the noise go away)? How easy in general it is to adjust the
> clearance between pad and the disc?
>
> I may just choose to go with models with rim brakes only. But I quite like
> one model other than it has this disc brake in front.
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Date: 10 Nov 2007 05:13:45
From: Tom Sherman
Subject: Re: Disc Brake vs. Rim Brake
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bigjim@backpacker.com wrote:
> ...The discs on an xmart bike are sure to blow....
As will most everything else on a bicycle shaped object.
--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
Tradition is the worst rational for action.
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Date: 09 Nov 2007 17:23:18
From: smn
Subject: Re: Disc Brake vs. Rim Brake
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<bigjim@backpacker.com > wrote in message
news:1194561447.645918.298560@s15g2000prm.googlegroups.com...
> Disc brakes suck on expensive bikes- rubbing, extra adjustment etc.
> I took the discs off a bike I turned into an urban cruiser and enjoy
> the Vbrakes more. The discs on an xmart bike are sure to blow. You
> are better off buying a cheap model from a name brand.
>
> On Nov 8, 1:45 pm, "Julius Chen" <julc...@cisco.com> wrote:
>> I just need a $150~250 bike to bike over weekends. Walmart has a bike
>> with
>> disc brake but as the wheel turns I can hear friction between brake pad
>> and
>> disc. It is either the disc caliber not well adjusted or the disc might
>> be
>> warped.
>>
>> Does disc brake requires frequent adjustment so pads don't touch the
>> disc?
>> Will the disc warp easily over time (in that case no amount of adjustment
>> will make the noise go away)? How easy in general it is to adjust the
>> clearance between pad and the disc?
>>
>> I may just choose to go with models with rim brakes only. But I quite
>> like
>> one model other than it has this disc brake in front.
>
I agree with both posters. I have a disc brake front and back and when
changing a front tube or tire the disc is a little finicky getting straight
but once you know how you will not forget and I have had no problem since.
It is a GT Avalanche 2 which can go suspension or non suspension with a push
of a button. a walmart bike I would expect to have problems with.
Hey if you live in surrey, bc I have a bike I am not likely to use as I have
3 already. dirt cheap. reply to group for contact info It is a Filo.
but hardly used as yet.
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Date: 09 Nov 2007 09:28:40
From: Julius Chen
Subject: Re: Disc Brake vs. Rim Brake
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Where is Surrey? I live in Fremont, California at 94536.
"smn" <shirleyn10@excite.com > wrote in message
news:aI0Zi.194515$1y4.64255@pd7urf2no...
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> <bigjim@backpacker.com> wrote in message
> news:1194561447.645918.298560@s15g2000prm.googlegroups.com...
>> Disc brakes suck on expensive bikes- rubbing, extra adjustment etc.
>> I took the discs off a bike I turned into an urban cruiser and enjoy
>> the Vbrakes more. The discs on an xmart bike are sure to blow. You
>> are better off buying a cheap model from a name brand.
>>
>> On Nov 8, 1:45 pm, "Julius Chen" <julc...@cisco.com> wrote:
>>> I just need a $150~250 bike to bike over weekends. Walmart has a bike
>>> with
>>> disc brake but as the wheel turns I can hear friction between brake pad
>>> and
>>> disc. It is either the disc caliber not well adjusted or the disc might
>>> be
>>> warped.
>>>
>>> Does disc brake requires frequent adjustment so pads don't touch the
>>> disc?
>>> Will the disc warp easily over time (in that case no amount of
>>> adjustment
>>> will make the noise go away)? How easy in general it is to adjust the
>>> clearance between pad and the disc?
>>>
>>> I may just choose to go with models with rim brakes only. But I quite
>>> like
>>> one model other than it has this disc brake in front.
>>
> I agree with both posters. I have a disc brake front and back and when
> changing a front tube or tire the disc is a little finicky getting
> straight but once you know how you will not forget and I have had no
> problem since. It is a GT Avalanche 2 which can go suspension or non
> suspension with a push of a button. a walmart bike I would expect to have
> problems with.
> Hey if you live in surrey, bc I have a bike I am not likely to use as I
> have 3 already. dirt cheap. reply to group for contact info It is a
> Filo. but hardly used as yet.
>
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Date: 10 Nov 2007 08:04:42
From: catzz66
Subject: Re: Disc Brake vs. Rim Brake
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Almost no one here is going to encourage you to shop at WalMart or a
store like that as a lot of people think their bikes don't measure up
even for the low price they ask, but you seem to have your mind made up.
If I had a low budget, I would look long and hard for a good used
bike, like you have been advised to do by others. In my experience, you
get more for your $$$.
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Date: 09 Nov 2007 19:06:33
From: smn
Subject: Re: Disc Brake vs. Rim Brake
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Where is Surrey? I live in Fremont, California at 94536
BC, Canada.
fagettaboutit
thank you
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