Originally Posted by
Monster Pete
Personally, I've never used discs or drums, but can set up v-brakes or cantilevers to be able to lock the front wheel in the dry. I do notice a drop in performance in the wet, but I'm usually battling a headwind when it's raining which helps braking a bit
You should be able to do this in the wet too if you use rain pads - Kool Pinks or Swiss Greens - and maintain your rims carefully.