Originally Posted by
Marcus_Ti
Yuppers. I'd also add.... Larger tires are possible versus traditional caliper brakes. Also details like thru-axles in your frameset and wheels grant stronger wheels (which on offroad makes for better for steering).
I had wider tires at #5 (though it's buried in a longer list)
I don't think there's technically anything keeping thru-axles from being used with rim brakes. My sense is that they developed in part because of the asymmetrical forces on frame/fork that come with disc brakes. but as mostly a roadie, I'm not an expert on this one.
Originally Posted by
Phloom
My very first disk brake equipped bike is my daily commuter. It took a bit to get used to them. I was squeezing to hard when coming to a stop and I had a few minor crashes. I am much better now. I really like them for commuting as I am always stopping and going. As other forum members have mentioned, disk brakes are not effected by rain. I can't imagine my commuter not having disk brakes any more. They have made my commute much safer.
I've commuted with rim brakes for years, often in the rain, and have never worried for my safety. In my experience, rim brakes are worse in the wet, but not by an order of magnitude.