Originally Posted by
American Euchre
Controlling for rider weight, hydraulics do not stop any sooner than rim brakes on alu rims, in dry conditions.
They stop a bit sooner in wet conditions.
A heavier rider will take longer to stop compared to a lighter rider.
However, a heavy rider will not stop any sooner by switching from rim brakes to hydraulics on dry roads.
Hey ... I'm the one agreeing with you!
Well, except for the notion that discs stop a
bit sooner in wet conditions. I'd say the improvement is more than just a bit ... it's substantial.