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I have just made an inquiry about columbus max forks for my oak commuter / winter bike / gravel bike when it's sunny and they're affordable. Should I spec disc brake tabs as this is an option for not much more, or will the max blades not be able to endure the forces?

argument...go!

Go for cantis

Next?

go for claris /scoble

for some people though, the poorer option is still more than sufficient. and in such a case horseshit arguments are just as valid as science squabbles.

I went for calipers knowing they were the poorer option, but I'm now considering taking a pair of alloy wheels with me to Norway in case it rains- something I'd not have thought of if I'd gone for discs.

Go for cantis

Or the v-brakes? :p

rim brakes on carbon make any argument invalid

^^ cantis on the back so v brakes would look weird imo

http://cyclingweekly.media.ipcdigital.co.uk/11141/000009d69/ee2e_orh315w315/shimano-claris-RD-2400-SS.jpg = answer to global warming and long lasting BB's*

^^ cantis on the back so v brakes would look weird imo

Oh it's just the forks you're getting, sorry didn't realise it was all built.

Disc brake front/canti rear would look weirder.

1). if canti brake performance is good, stay with them.

2). if not, v brakes front and rear.

3). if you need MOAR POWER and don't care for looks, disc brake front

Disc always, I loved my centerpull, but there's only so much a rim brakes can do.

^ judging by how your brakes were set up on Dave, anything would have been an improvement.

A professional I.e not butters set then up on the pacer. They still didn't hold a candle to the discs. The main reason I like discs isn't even the power, it's the reliability in all weather conditions. Is great.

Having ridden hydraulic on the MTB, I was very anal about setting up that disc on your Genesis so it'll feel almost exactly like a hydraulic.

I like to print arguments over which braking system out, in bold, 1.5 spacing, wing dings font, size 42, and throw them in front of my wheels to stop.

for a tapered headtube if you opted for discs as you would need / want that.

You need a 44mm head tube whatever you're doing about brakes these days. Straight-gauge steerers are rapidly going the way of the dinosaurs, all the good stuff is 1½"/1⅛" now. 44mm head tube lets you use a cheap/old 1⅛" fork now with the option of a nice modern fork later with only a change to the lower headset bearing.

If I were buying a custom road frame now, I'd want disc tabs and hose guides in the rear triangle, even if I wasn't going to use them yet.

If I were buying a custom road frame now, I'd want disc tabs and hose guides in the rear triangle, even if I wasn't going to use them yet.

Purchasing with an eye to the future is so last week on this forum.

You need a 44mm head tube whatever you're doing about brakes these days. Straight-gauge steerers are rapidly going the way of the dinosaurs, all the good stuff is 1½"/1⅛" now. 44mm head tube lets you use a cheap/old 1⅛" fork now with the option of a nice modern fork later with only a change to the lower headset bearing.

If I were buying a custom road frame now, I'd want disc tabs and hose guides in the rear triangle, even if I wasn't going to use them yet.

Id bet money most riders couldent tell the difference between a tapered fork and a regular 11/8th all else beeing equal. If one is a heavy dude and usually think todays 11/8 forks feels flexy by all means try a tapered. Personally i think it looks poor on certain frames with thin tubing and if you are going to use a 11/8th fork why bother paying the upcharge for 44 head tube? There will be 11/8 forks around for longer than most keep their bikes imo. The current stream of new standards from the industry makes one wonder how long the tapered forks will be around.

This brake discussion is futile. Probably my best descent ever:

29mi/h
26:21min
12.7mi
Distance
-7%
Avg Grade
1,283ft
Lowest Elev
6,117ft
Highest Elev
4,834ft
Elev Difference

So, anybody got a current project they'd like to share?

Preferably brakless :-/

Since you asked so nicely.

I thought you'd sold everything but the Cougar?

I did, and that lasted 3 days, this was a mega bargin. I will be selling the Cougar shortly though.

Poor Cougar.

I think the Langdale is a rear hub away from porn.

Thanks, I think I will eventually get TB14's on Phils or something similar. The chubs are staying for a while though.

dry, i now this is shit, but hit a brother up when you want rid. it's so sexaaaaay