Originally Posted by waynesulak

If the test with an aluminum rim is done I would also take the time to explore the option a standard Dura Ace brake. You might get even better performance with a DA (or Ultegra if a DA not available for test) brake. The small added weight between the ee brake and DA brake is very small when compared to the increased weight of a disk brake. DA brake good pads and an aluminum rim will make a good solid safe brake system.

Reputations are nice, but a side by side test with the same bike, same tires, same rims, and even the same pads under the same conditions would reveal the optimum choice for you.