Originally Posted by Burton

Can't agree with that statement. I'm running Shimano XTR parallel-push V-brakes on one bike and high end Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (with a 203mm rotor up front) and BOTH suffer slightly in wet weather. But part of my commute includes a downhill stretch where I regularly hit over 55km/h and braking with either is excellent. In fact - I can't tell the difference in stopping distances.....and there IS a stop sign at the bottom of the hill.