Originally Posted by
Commodus
I think most riders, regardless of whether they're going from A to B or whatever, would prefer to do it in a safe fashion and maybe on a reliable bike.
Cantis are perfectly safe and reliable in normal riding conditions, including rain and snow. The reduced braking power is drastically overstated by the disc brake crowd.
There may be some people - those who ride down hills at 45mph, for instance - who operate outside of normal riding conditions and can benefit from disc brakes. Don't know, never tested it. But if you're barreling down hills at 45 mph, I don't think "safety" is your primary concern.