Cable-operated disc brakes on bikes have almost the same stopping power as V-Brakes. Their advantages are different, including their more protected location (le

Cable-operated disc brakes on bikes have almost the same stopping power as V-Brakes. Their advantages are different, including their more protected location (less mud/water, ideal for off-road applications) and the different mounting considerations (you can't put front V-Brakes on that trike). A hydraulic brake system would be ideal for this application but they are quite expensive.