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Originally Posted by Table 5
TAlso has through axles...although I'm not really sure what the benefit of that is, ha.
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To your earlier question, absolutely discs.
Rim brakes seem to need constant adjustment, and grime builds up and interferes with their operation eventually.
If you want a low maintenance disc brake, just go BB7s and you'll likely never need to touch them again. They aren't the prettiest, unfortunately, but they are the absolute best mechanical disc.
I personally have never had maintenance issues with any hydraulic discs, but BB7s are basically the absolute safest option in that department, so you have a fallback if you find hydros painful for some reason.
The through axle is fantastic for discs. It means if you ever have to take your wheel off, it will go back on in the exact same position, and there will be no readjustment needed.
Depending on the style of through axle, the other big benefit is rigidity. This is a way bigger deal on a mountain bike, probably of negligible benefit here.