drum vs. disk

[nwhitehorne]

what are your thoughts on drum vs. disk on a bobber? i have both and trying to decide witch to use.

 

[GreasyC]

How fast do you like to go? You lose a little handling with the drum, and it has a strange feel if you're used to a disk. Especially in wet weather it has a "snatch hard then fade fast" character that isn't exactly the peak of controllable brake feel. It does look pretty cool though, if you're cool with those drawbacks then give it a try.

 

[GBGRIDER]

i would run disc all the way if you like to stop quicker......might come in handy

 

[Irish_prick]

Has did the bike you started with have? I like drums myself quick and ez to set up

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[jd750ace]

Drum weighs less, is easier to adjust (no bleeding) less flywheel effect on the rear, but the disc modulates better, and you can change up pad materials for different braking characteristics, but since the rear only provides about 30% of the available tractive stopping force, it's not that big of a deal. If you don't plan to run a front brake, carry an anchor, and a large life insurance policy.

 

[GreasyC]

Oh I guess he didn't say which end this was for. My post was assuming the front end, it makes a pretty big difference up there.

 

[nwhitehorne]

could do both either or non.

 

[retiredgentleman]

If you like to avoid prolonged hospital stays and/or death, there is no substitute for good strong brakes front and rear..................that means disc brakes at both ends.