Originally Posted by
SkyDog75
I personally haven't tried discs yet and don't want to get into the argument about whether or not discs can be better in certain applications, but I'm having a hard time imagining something "far superior" to the rim brakes I'm used to for street use. The dual pivot calipers on my road bike will stop me just about as fast as the laws of physics allow, have great feel, are super simple to set up and adjust, are lightweight, and well, I'm having a hard time coming up with anything bad to say about them.
I have Ultegra 6700 brakes on my road bike they're excellent. Good modulation and plenty of power to throw me over the bars if desired. My MTB has Tektro hydraulics. The difference isn't the raw stopping power as much as the lever effort and modulation. I can easily get full braking power with 1-2 fingers on hydraulics while still having better feel than the Ultegra's.
Especially for riders with limited hand strength, hydraulics are just better.