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Nah 🙂
The only real fix is going with a larger rotor or upgrading to a better brake setup.
But I gotta ask—why on earth are you hitting downhill trails on an HT with brakes meant for casual XC riding?
placidcanyon2 said:What would happen if we actually started explaining things to people? You know, like pointing out that you don't go out and buy entire mountains just to fix up Central Park, the city, or the waterfront embankments. Just a thought! 😁
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We gave it a shot—Krešimir, Mazgov, Tvuk, and myself—but we didn't have any luck. Plus, we had to deal with constant sarcasm and judgment from those people who insist on splitting cyclists into "mountain bikers" versus "roadies." 🙄
Honestly, I’m just over it. If people want to ride downhill bikes around Central Park, that’s their business, but I’m officially washing my hands of the whole thing. 😉
What we’re really trying to get across to everyone is that every single "montic" is going to eventually... $833 It’ll be more than enough for cruising around Central Park or hitting those paved trails near Chicago. Honestly, if you're just looking to ride the local loops and cruise the neighborhood, you really couldn't ask for much more. Why overcomplicate things?
Look, I'm not saying we're talking about some mind-blowing, top-tier luxury quality here. But will it last? If you actually take care of it and keep up with the maintenance, absolutely. It’ll stay solid for years. Isn't that what really matters anyway?
Problems start popping up—just like you noticed—when that bike is absolutely forced to have disc brakes. Even if they’re just some cheap, no-name junk that you can't trust, which honestly makes riding pretty sketchy. You know how it goes? You're stuck with them because the bike HAS to be capable of hitting trails like Mount Rainier for serious downhill runs. 🙄 It really has to be a Trek. Honestly, even if you go with another brand, it needs to be something that serves as a constant reminder to the owner that they’re basically just riding a two-wheeled version of a golf cart. 🙂
We haven't found a cure for this yet, and honestly, I don't think we ever will. It’s that classic American mindset where people will juggle three different smartphones and upgrade their tech every single year, yet they’ll balk at spending $400 on a decent bike once a decade. Why is that?
I’ve been mulling over the idea of putting together an FAQ to help folks understand why investing in a higher-quality bike upfront actually pays off. I want to lay out some clear guidelines on pricing versus intended use, too—mostly so we can stop seeing those same repetitive posts we've all noticed lately. But honestly, experience tells me that nobody ever actually reads a massive FAQ, let alone the very first post in a "Which bike should I buy?" thread. So, what's even the point? 🙂