Seven Axiom SLX, 4-season and all-road

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Velocio in reply to @_Zed_
Things I like about disc brakes:
- Mountains hold less fear
- Work in wet and gritty conditions without losing braking power
- That river path near Twickenham can still be ridden through without a care for the diminished braking afterwards
- Allows for wider rims, tyres and support for those in the frame as all clearance issues are solved
It's what kept the Serotta from being truly 4 season, and on reflection is why I frequently chose to ride the Robin Mather... not for the mudguards or hub gears, but for the discs.

And if I'm going to go disc, I'm going to go hydraulic.

Hell, if I could throw some Hope mountain bike stuff on there I probably would (could, but I'm thinking long-term support, compatibility with the levers, etc and it's just simpler to say Shimano for everything).

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anidel in reply to @Velocio

That river path near Twickenham can still be ridden through without a care for the diminished braking afterwards

You mean when it's under water from Richmond bridge to (almost) the ferry ?

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Velocio in reply to @anidel

You mean when it's under water from Richmond bridge to (almost) the ferry ?

That'll be the one.

Though don't try cycling through it at high-tide as that will come near the top tube... just do it when it's only going to splash your feet a little.

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