Originally Posted by
jfouellette
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Disk do offer more braking power but at an additional cost vs v-brakes. The later are still adequate for many situations. The bike industry likes them for the extra profits from disk replacement and bike shop for the maintenance. I have both and well adjusted v brakes with koolstop pads provide very strong braking power. Going down the Alps is another thing…😀
I've never had rim brakes last longer than disc. And in the long term disc are less expensive (in my experience). Rim brakes not only require pad replacement, they also end up needing rims to be replaced. The pads wear away the rims. I'll swap pads/discs anytime. Especially for the added security of stopping power on hills, and during inclement weather riding.