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With the widespread adoption of the mountain bike as the default type of bike for on and off-road use comes a (somewhat) big decision - what type of break should we use?
Let's take a look at the two most popular choices out there - v-brakes and disc brakes:
V-Brake Advantages
- they are cheap, even the good ones costing only around 30-40 dollars
- easy to install and maintain, as the brake pads and arms can be changed quite easily even by novices
- except for some very high end, specialized bikes, every bike design supports v-brakes
V-Brake Disadvantages
- if for some reason the tire rim is bent or out of shape, the brake can't reach the rim or even if it does it might not apply enough pressure to stop the bike
- on especially rainy days the brake loses it's efficacy so you should pay attention to traffic or incoming obstacles
- if the brakes are used a lot in a short time frame then they can overheat the rim, losing their efficacy and even bursting the tubes
- after a few thousand miles of heavy usage you might start to see grooves in the tire rim, caused by the brakes; if not careful, this could lead to a quite serious accident
Disc Brake Advantages
- superior stopping power - some disc brakes are strong enough that you might feel your face coming off; they are simply unbeatable when compared to v-brakes
- if the rim is bent the brake will still work, as the disc is attached to the wheel hub
- they have almost the same power in all conditions, whether it's water, mud or snow
- barring any accidents the components will last much longer; unlike v-brakes, where rubber acts on aluminum, disc brakes are made of much more reliable materials
- you can choose your stopping power by choosing the disc brake type (mechanical vs hydraulic, the latter being more powerful) and the rotor size (bigger is always better here).
Disc Brake Disadvantages
- the price; if you want top notch brakes you'll have to spend quite a lot, as brakes under 80-100 US Dollars might not give you the performance you need and want
- installing and maintenance - you should be pretty good at tinkering with bikes if you want to install a disc brake and make it actually work
From the lists above it might seem that I am biased towards disc brakes... and I am. But as they say, you should pick the right tool for the job. If you go out biking occasionally and you're not a speed demon, or if you go biking just in the city, v-brakes will suit you just fine. As an urban cyclist, I myself have v-brakes on my bike and I'm quite happy with them even if I do have to readjust them often.
However, if you are an off-roader and you feel the need to go all out, you should invest in a good disc brake, hydraulic preferably. You will feel the difference in handling and your confidence will rise knowing that no matter what, you can trust your brakes.
If you still haven't decided take a look at our bike brakes site and maybe pick out your favorite disc brakes.
Top 5 safety instructions for kid's bike ride
Like any other kid in the neighborhood, my six year old loves to go for bike ride. Sometime he comes back with a cut and sometime with a bruise but that doesn't stop him from taking out his bicycle every evening for a ride. Bicycle riding is not only fun but a great way to keep kids active. According to a survey, bicycling is the most popular form of exercise among kids between the age group of 5-12yrs. But it also has some degree of danger associated with it.
Hence, parents who send their child for bike ride must be careful about certain safety guidelines.
- Safe outfits: Be particular about what to make them wear. A well-fitted dress will be a good choice to avoid getting caught in chain. Make them wear bright colored clothes, so that they are visible from a distance. Sport shoes are very important for safe riding.
- Safety Gear: A good quality and perfectly fit helmet should be worn each time a kid goes for biking. Helmet is the most important safety gear apart from knee guard and elbow guard.
- Safety check of bicycle: Parent should conduct safety check each time, before your kid goes for biking. See if the chain and brakes need any tightening or the seats are in proper height. Check the air pressure of tires.
- Safe Route for ride: Don't allow your child to go out in unknown area. A safe and specific route should be established for riding. It is better to send them along with their friends. If the kids are all below the age of 10, then one of the parents of the children should accompany them.
- Safety road rules: Teach them about basic road rules. A child under the age of 10 is supposed to ride on sidewalk. Follow single lane when riding in groups. Stop them from using head phone or i-pods.
Bike riding can also be a Fun-filled family event if done together. Otherwise always educate your child about safety while biking.
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Bicycle Brake Mechanics?
I just had to buy a new rear wheel for my bike and the new rim is short, flat and fat, as opposed to the original "Deep V" style rim that was on there. What is the trick on brakes to getting them to widen and still work? I have widened the space for the shoes, but now when I apply the brakes the "recoil" as I call it, isn't there, they want to just stay in contact with the rim. Are there any websites to illustrate how to remedy this? If so please share!! Thanks!
I'm pretty sure they aren't V-brakes, the ones that pivot from the same point over the wheel. They are I guess what they call U-brakes. Each brake attaches to the frame on each side of the wheel.
okay, they are traditional cantilever brakes on the back
Everything you need to know about brakes
http://sheldonbrown.com/brakes/index.html
I depends so much on type that a good start is to check there.
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