Originally Posted by
robertorolfo
Do I think that is the sole reason for them doing it? Probably not, but can't be sure. Do I think it one of the reasons? Yes.
I found a leaked internal document from Jumbo Visma, listing the reasons why they use rim brakes (in order of importance):
1) Simplifies logistics of wheel changes.
2) Slightly faster wheels changes.
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96) Can't decide if it's "disc" or "disk", so we decided to use rim brakes.
97) "Rim" has fewer letters than "disc", so it's probably faster.
98) Team owner's brother-in-law uses disc brakes on his mountain bike, and he can't stand his brother in law, so ...
99)
Prefer dead weight in seat tube instead of brake rotors.
100) Why not?