Originally Posted by
manapua_man
I just realized that I've been using the same rims on my hardtail for something like 10-15 years now. Had to replace rotors, but haven't had to do much other than get new bearings and re-grease the hubs.
IMHO it's not worth fretting over brakes unless you ride mountain bikes, and even then it's only super critical for DH stuff or for people that actually race.
When you have a certain brake system them definitely not. But when one has a choice...
Personally I see no real downsides to discs. But I still rock rim brakes on two bikes and they work fine too. But for me there are few better sounds than the soft FRRRR of a well functioning disc brake. But as a commuter and city rider I'm also a pretty big brake user so there's that too.