Hi, posted a thread in bike recommendations recently, looking at upgrading from a 20 year old Raleigh MTB to a hybrid, spending around £400. Looking for advice on the following as they are issues that I've not had to consider to date:
Quick release wheels: Never had these before and before I even buy the bike I am already paranoid about having the front wheel nicked. I always carry a 'D' shackle lock which goes through the rear wheel and frame to whatever I'm locking it up against, I guess it works as I've never had a bike stolen (that's probably cos it's old and rubbish though!). The thing is I don't want to have to carry an extra lock around with me to secure the front wheel. I know that you can buy aftermarket skewers that lock, but do any bike makers put locking skewers on as standard?
Disc brakes: After never experiencing them, I recently had a ride on a friend's hybrid that had them and was impressed at how responsive they are, but I've also heard they can be a pain and expense to maintain. Are they worth getting or am I better going for V-brakes?
BTW I am looking at a Specialized Sirrus or whichever Trek FX is similar price
Thanks for your help
Quick release wheels: Never had these before and before I even buy the bike I am already paranoid about having the front wheel nicked. I always carry a 'D' shackle lock which goes through the rear wheel and frame to whatever I'm locking it up against, I guess it works as I've never had a bike stolen (that's probably cos it's old and rubbish though!). The thing is I don't want to have to carry an extra lock around with me to secure the front wheel. I know that you can buy aftermarket skewers that lock, but do any bike makers put locking skewers on as standard?
Disc brakes: After never experiencing them, I recently had a ride on a friend's hybrid that had them and was impressed at how responsive they are, but I've also heard they can be a pain and expense to maintain. Are they worth getting or am I better going for V-brakes?
BTW I am looking at a Specialized Sirrus or whichever Trek FX is similar price
Thanks for your help