Originally Posted by Draconius
You don't need disc brakes in CA...that whole no rain thing makes disc kind of a moot point.
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You get better force gain and better feel than with V-brakes. Also, you won't blow tires by overheating your rims, and having a bent rim doesn't keep you from stopping.
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That said, the Rockhopper is a very good XC hard tail, so enjoy it this summer
