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Disc Brakes Vs Rim Brakes

May 21, 2025 1 min read

They both have their fair share of advantages and disadvantages. So you should really be thinking of what you're willing to compromise on and what you think is priority. There is no clear way to tell one as superior to another. The following two tables have listed all the factors you need to know about Disc brakes and Rim brakes

Disc Brakes	Advantages	Disadvantages
	Unaffected by Rain/Snow Does not damage Rims Easy to Install and Setup Removing tyres is simpler Condition of Rims does not affect brakes	Additional weight More Expensive Fork needs to have the required allowances Complicates Rear Kick stand mounting Adds stress on spokes

Advantages	Disadvantages	Rim Brakes
Much cheaper than disc brakes Easy to maintain and replace No strain on hubs and spokes Doesn't interfere with Rear kickstand mount	Causes wear on the rims Affected by water and mud Can cause rims to heat up and blow the tyre Brake shoes need to replaced more often

Conclusion:

We all know Disc brakes can look a lot cooler than Rim brakes do. But is it worth the extra weight and price? The difference in stopping power can be marginal based on the quality and brand of the brakes. At the end of the day this is only a matter of preference.

By Rohit Kuttappa