Whoa To Match The Go!
One of the main tenants of physics is that " A body in motion tends to stay in motion"
Now, while I'm sure good old Sir Isac Newton never tried to bolt about 25 pounds of vibrating, reciprocating, chain slinging two stroke into a modern bike frame, We can all thank him for him for the heads up.
I ran rim brakes for years...they are susceptible to water, dependant on the true,cleanliness and surface of the rim tracks them selves, wear and tear of the brake shoes, condition of the cables and levers and good old human error in the installation.
V brakes offer better leverage on the rim surface but still are susceptible to all the above mentioned flaws.
Drum brakes are heavy, expensive, and no better in stopping power than side pull calipers.... hmmmm...what to do?
DISC BRAKES!
Either mechanically actuated or hydraulically,,, for the weight and simplicity and stopping power they are the ultimate bicycle brake.
I'm a big heavy guy, i like to go fast... believe me, this body wants to stay in as much motion as possible....make mine discs please... 280 mm Avid bb7 mechanical caliper brakes. give these puppies a try and you ll never go back to rims or drums.
Buz-