Rim Brakes, Friction Shifting, & Flat Pedals Oh My! 

Cheers! 😎

Well - my new bike has sweep bars! 😎

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Wind just sucks - it’s a fine reason to stay in!

💯 yup quality of pads and brakes all matter. Not every disc brake is better than every rim brake.

@@TimFitzwater I beg to disagree vigorously; my SRAM Code R 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes stop/scrub speed/control the terrain feel better with ONE finger than Anything eraser-brake related. You use the brakes less or you lightly tap or feather the brakes more strategically and are faster. You can also brake later in a section of road or trail than you would with eraser-brakes. Even the Shimano V-brakes on the last rim-braked MTB i had back somewhere in the earlier 90's sucked in the rain and mud; you had to pre-brake before you actually hit the brakes. Also, on long, fast mountain road descents you run the risk of blowing your tubes and crashing from excess rim-heat. Additionally, the modulation and plush power i get from my Codes makes it easier to navigate tricky sections of the trail faster with less hand exertion. That matters when you're on the trail or any kind of long/fast descent for a while..! Lastly, adding 60 extra pounds to one's bike for Bikepacking/touring really shows the dangerous limitations of rim-brakes. Saw a video where a rim-braked touring type Nearly crashed really badly on a long gravel descent because of insufficient brakes not meant for the combined weight of the bike, touring gear, and rider. BTW, i started riding/mountain-biking in '89 (am 51 now) with V-brakes and they were good for their time but, once disc-brakes became more common, affordable, and i was able to test ride them, i Never looked back. Also, even if i had a road (or CX) bike, it would have disc-brakes. The speeds you can hit on a road-bike on a long downhill are slow motorcycle speeds and that Demand more powerful/safer brakes than glorified erasers rubbing against a rim...

So I don’t get it. I said not every disc brake is better than every rim brake. You named a specific disc brake. I had TRP Spyres which were mechanical discs which couldn’t hold a candle to my 9 speed Dura Ace rim brakes let alone what the modern direct mount rim brakes would do.

Lol - for sure! I follow a vintage bike group on FB and half of them would have a heart attack and die seeing this! Cheers! 🍻 ☘️☘️

There are some 27 inch tires out there with tread. I think Panaracer has some. To me it is all about how wide you can go without rubbing on the chain stays - which is why I like converting to the smaller 700c wheel size to get a bit more clearance.

@@TimFitzwater I gotta look into this because I'd like to ride on the gravel like u that's pretty cool

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Yeah / it really does depend on the pads and the brakes. I do have some truly bad ones. But usually an adjustment and a pad upgrade will fix most up to be “good enough”. I’ll tell ya - the 9 speed era Dura Ace brakes I have on an 1986 Schwinn are better than any mechanic disc brakes I’ve tried. Headwinds really can ruin a day - I prefer hills - those I know are going to be there…

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Nice! I literally knew nothing about them.

Planning more tours but won’t use my Trek for them anymore. I love that bike but it just doesn’t handle well loaded - it wasn’t really made for it and I finally had to admit it to myself! I still ride it as a road bike though. Yours should do much better as I believe the 700’s has longer seat stays and are touring oriented. Thanks so much - I appreciate that!! 🥰

A few people have chimed in on how nice that stuff is - glad to hear it - nice score!

Roached Clips! instagram.com/roachedclips?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

@@TimFitzwater darn, I ride Schrader valves lmao, thanks anyway!

He did do runs of Schraders - worth reaching out - might have some. instagram.com/p/CMyB9xfleUX/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

I need to ride more of my vintage bikes - I have such a good time when I do! I figured that was good stuff - must have went out of business it got bought? Happy St. Paddy’s! ☘️☘️

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Thanks! I know that the bridge used to be grated but that was before my time. A couple people brought it up on todays ride.

I can’t remember where I pulled these ones from but they feel great. My only problem with stem shifters is I have ti be careful when climbing - my knees can hit them.

Probably a fairly similar bike. Thanks!

I have a set of 9 speed era Dura Ace brakes and I would put them up against anything disc - they are amazing. .

@@TimFitzwater My friend has a Reynolds 631 single speed mountain bike with discs and I tried to ride it but nearly shot my self over the handlebars. 😂 Rim brakes forever ✊

Always.

@@TimFitzwater I’d think that mouth thing would make me gag. 😆

Thanks! 🥸☘️

Well, I love to hear it because that was my goal!

Thanks! Yeah - I’ve since realized road bikes don’t make the best touring bikes as they can be a little unbalanced- but it was still fun!