Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 326
Likes: 59
From: SoCal
Bikes: SL6 S Works Tarmac, 7 series Trek Madone, Saris Hammer Smart Trainer, Eddie Merckx, Ciocc, Trek 5900, DeRosa, Peugot, Diverge Gravel
I recently bought a new bike and purposely got rim brakes. I do a lot of mountain riding on carbon wheels and have not had a braking problem, even at 60 mph plus. I didn't want the extra weight. My mountain bike has hydraulic disc brakes which are great for riding when it's muddy and wet.