Originally Posted by
smd4
Exactly. But since you have zero idea how effective my brakes are, you really cannot comment or have an opinion.
I have no idea. Whatever hydraulic discs came on a 2021 Giant Talon.
I rode bikes like yours in the 80s and early 90s extensively, so I've got a reasonable idea how effective they are. My last rim-brake road bike was from the late 90s with Shimano Ultegra brakes of that era. I don't remember them being any better or worse than those of the 80s. Adequate, but not something I would want to be using today out of choice.