Originally Posted by
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This has to be the most overrated part in Bicycle History. To me they are a complete waste of weight, money, & upkeep. 'Unless" you like riding in the snow, mud, or similar terrain that effects wheel and rim contact.. AND please do not say wet or raining conditions, linear pull brakes, caliper, and V brakes will stop just as well. Disc brakes tend to squeal just as often, and have there own set of troubles. So what's all the fuss over, that money would have been better spent, on components that really improve your bikes performance. Wheels, tires, drivetrain, saddle, etc.. When I see a road bike with them, I think how cool they look, and then remember what a complete waste they are.
I disagree, mostly because when I take my commuter bike from the house to outside, in the winter, the whole bike is instantly covered in condensation, which instantly freezes on everything, including the rims/braking surface ... which is why its an FG. Rubber brake pads are worthless ...
Road bikes with them will be interesting to say the least ... my Coda with disc AND the 23's I just put on, sure is ... I had to devleop an ABS finger ... thats just in turn on dry pavement... havent had them in the rain yet, should be interesting ...
... and on my hybrid, I dont see the speeds, that I see on my road bike.
Side note, on CX bikes and in CX racing... disc brakes are legal, going on year 2, now ... no european team suse them .