Specifically mechanical disc brakes. If I buy a mainstream manufacturer's bike today with discs would I still be able to by pads for it in 5 years time. I am looking seriously at a Marin hybrid, but am a little concerned about spares availability in the future knowing how quickly things change. Are modern bikes even made to last 5 years, but that is a different question altogether.
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GrumpyGregry
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BB7's use the same pads as some of Avid's hydraulics.
Moodyman
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Most likely yes. I can still get the pads for a 1998 Marin MTB (cable discs).
The brakes were one of the earlier rare types - Diatech Nifon - and if I search the internet, I can still find the odd retailer selling them.
If you buy Shimano or Avid brakes, then I reckon parts will be more mainstream and more readily available
