Originally Posted by
LarrySellerz
The caliper arms both still actuated, even though im grabbing it by one of the arms and fighting the adjustment bolt, it would still actuate and brake fine. Rim brakes are a robust braking system, if i tried something similar with disc brakes I wouldn't have a chance
Do you have a photo of this miracle of materials science? I want to know how something that's tied with twine with enough force to hold it out of its resting position can then move against that pull.
I quite like rim brakes for their aesthetics and nuanced feel, in the summer. I have them on my main road bike. But there's no question that discs are far superior at stopping - especially in the wet. And they're still pretty straightforward to maintain.