Originally Posted by Dave Mayer

Wow... lots of shaming of rim brake proponents here. Not a very inclusive discussion.

Rim brake proponents are being called out for being:

• Luddites (anti-tech)
• Inexperienced (with new tech)
• C&V fans (worst than Luddites)
• Conspiracy theorists (stick it to the man!)
• Delusional
• Etc.

However, the best rim brake proponents (me and Chris Froome) want rim-brake tech because it is simply better, regardless of cost:

• It is a lot lighter, particularly due to the frame and fork design that doesn't have to support disc-brake forces
• The wheels are lighter, due to not having to deal with greater braking forces.
• The rim-brake forks are more compliant, due to not having to be bulked up for disc braking forces
• Rim brake wheels are more aero
• Rim brakes don't slice you or your pals in a crash
• Rim brakes are cheaper and a lot easier to work on.

So there you go. Yes, I have a high-end road bike with discs. It is a boat anchor compared to the same rim brake bike but 2 years older. I work on discs almost every time I'm in the shop. I have $15k to spend on a new bike; going rim brake with Di2 Dura-Ace. Got all the parts I need, except the frame.