Originally Posted by
datlas
It's worth revisiting this from 5 years ago. As someone who is still using rim brakes, I am sad to say it's probably true that rim-brake carbon fiber wheels are going to become an "orphan" technology soon. I doubt there will be much new investment, as most cyclists that are invested enough in the sport to buy new CF rims are almost always going to be running disc brakes.
I expect the existing technology to be around for many years, but don't think we will see any improvements on what we have.
Comments?
BTW, I've ridden the 75 or 100 route of this ride every year except for the 2020(cancelled) on various vintage steel bikes with their matching brake systems. Even rode MAFAC Racers a couple of time in rain. Hit speeds of 50+ on some of the descents. Never really had a problem. It gets a little hairy in the rain sometimes. I don't know how a carbon wheelset would've done in the same conditions. The heat dissipation might have been a problem.
You should take a look at that ride. It'd be right in your wheelhouse.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29030456
https://www.ymcacva.org/storming-thunder-ridge