those are some nice looking discs there isaac damn big too if the pic isn;t decieving me.

i guess the thing about discs is that they are more delicate than v-brakes i'm a bit ham fisted with them at the moment and find modulation a problem - but one i expect to get used to - v brakes were 'longer travel' and so modulation was easier. power and effectiveness is a no brainer though

lee,

not sure what your budget is but you'll probably find some 2004 bikes with hydraulic discs at bargain prices in the back of the bike mags. most people want the all new 2006 bikes now - you might even get a good 2003 with them for peanuts. or there's always e-bay.