Roller brakes: running friction?

On Tue, 28 Jun 2005 05:59:14 +0800, usualsuspect wrote:

the guy in the shop said hub brakes are better anyway.

are you saying this isn't true?

Depends on what you mean. They don't lose stopping ability in the rain,
as many rim brakes/pads do. They last much longer. But in dry conditions
they do not stop as well, and there is the weight and residual drag.


what about hub gears (nexus 8) vs regular derailleurs (shimano deore)?

Same sort of comments apply. They are less prone to
damage/fouling/fussiness than derailleurs, but adjustment is critical, and
they are less efficient.

I use a roller brake and a nexus-7 hub gear on my rain bike. Makes sense
for that.

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