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I do. Some heavier folks than I with whom I’ve discussed the issue think the brakes are more than adequate. IME Commuting in the winter with 80 kg or so total weight onboard, the wet weather brakes would take several meters to stop the alloy wheels on a short downhill. Salmon pads and better housing already accounted for.
I would have already installed at least a a disc fork if it weren’t for the steep cost (incl new wheels etc) and increased weight/volume/etc.
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Do people really find the OEM brakes that lacking?
yes rim brakes suck
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Absolutely. I'm using the older calipers with swisstop pads.
Granted it's probably, partially my fault, but I've had a few 'situations' that could've been avoided with decent brakes.
I now feel like this will be my next upgrade too! Hoke let us know how it goes :)
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I think they are fine. I've never had issues that would lead me to consider a disc brake upgrade. Would quite like the newer all metal levers, but mainly as I think they look better.
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Do people really find the OEM brakes that lacking?
With the tiny wheels even in the wet I never really found it a problem. Admittedly it was commuting rather than mountain decents.