Originally Posted by
Slaninar
Good caliper brakes and especially good V-brakes are good enough even in the rain - the limiting factor is tyre traction, not the brakes. You're talking about close riding in tight groups. It is more due to time it takes to react and squeeze brakes, than due to poor brakes.
Interesting point. I'll be sure not to ride too close to other bike commuters on any descent if I get caught riding in the rain, so I don't crash into any ahead of me. Can't do anything about those who might be behind, though. The "silent drafter" is a known problem in my area - just the other day, I accidentally forced a cyclist off the MUP when I passed a pedestrian. I didn't know he was there when I passed the ped, he apparently decided at the same exact time to attempt the double-pass and ended up riding off the trail.