Disc Brakes Or Rim Brakes?

When you're buying a new bike or looking to upgrade an old one, there can be a lot of decisions to make. An important decision is between disc and rim brakes. Discs are quickly becoming the norm on high end bikes, but many of us rode fine with rim brakes for years.

So whats the answer? Well, I'm a definate convert, I love discs, but they aren't for everyboy and they certainlty aren't cheap. Check out our quick guide to Disc Brakes Or Rim Brakes. Just another great guide to making your buying decisions easier from our Buyers Guide Section.

Photo: Avid Juicy 5 Brakes - Reprinted with permission from SRAM/Avid