July 11, 20187 yr I've never had a bike with a disc brake before, so I know nothing about them or what to expect from them. I do know that the mechanical (non-hydraulic) disc brake on the front wheel of my new Woosh Big Bear is far, far less efficient than the regular V brake type on the rear wheel. Indeed, when it comes to stopping the bike, the disc brake will only slow it somewhat, whereas the rear V brake does all the stopping. From a stationary position, it will not lock the front wheel and I can easily push the bike forward. I have tightened the cable, but am at a loss as to how to further adjust it. Is this a common sort of thing with disc brakes?
July 11, 20187 yr it is because it is cheap rubbish you want something like these. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/trp-quadiem-disc-brake/rp-prod169687
July 11, 20187 yr A handful of brake with a Shimano BR-M315 is enough to lock the front wheel and should only set you back £20 or there abouts. I have them on two bikes
July 11, 20187 yr this thread is followed up here: http://pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/disc-brake-problem.31932/#post-447603
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