The front brake on my new cycle is an Avid single digit 5 rim brake.
After only 600 miles it has started to play up, one side not springing
back adequately from the rim after use. I have tightened the spring
tensioner but this only provided temporary relief. A quick look at
Wiggle shows this model to be budget (only £10 to replace).
I can't be bothered to mess about setting up brakes before every ride
so will need to replace them. I want a system which will last
thousands rather than hundreds of miles. My preference is for a
mechanical disc brake because (a) I ride a lot in the rain and (b) I
tend to buckle my wheels frequently. One drawback is that they seem to
drag on the pads a little and therefore waste pedalling effort (unless
I'm wrong).
Is it worth sticking with vee brakes or are they inherently [censored]?
Would a higher spec (expensive) model be any more long-lasting such as
the Avid ultimate?
My main concern is to get something that will go for a long time
without constant fiddling. I have spent the last 6 months playing with
the rim brakes on all my bikes but haven't been able to get any of
them to last. Cost is therefore a secondary consideration though I
don't want to blow a load of cash on something that will not last
long.
Interestingly, to date I have had no problems with my roller brake and
disk brake which is why I am questioning whether modern rim brakes are
a waste of time.
Any help, comments or recommendations would be gratefully received.
Cheers
Ray