Davet, it is obvious you haven't read the entire thread.
If you had, you would have realised that I never asked for your, or anyone else's, risk assessment.
I asked for technical advice. MudPie kindly answered my original question back on the first page. Since then, I've seen mostly stupid posts answering a question I never asked, trying to make me look like a too-scared moron.
I've also tried to make you understand WHY I both want and WILL get the second front brake.

Davet, I'm also aware of the wheel ejection issue. But that issue has nothing to do with having two front brakes. It's a potential issue for ALL front disc brakes.

Again, the money spent will be on the disc brake (and a new wheel hub) and an extra brake handle. I won't save more than the cost of the extra brake handle and an extra brake cable if I remove the rim brake instead of keeping it.
So we're talking maybe $30 and 400 grams. Not a huge "problem", would you say?

I'm going to replace the fork for other reasons, so whatever I'll get will have to be one with provisions for both kinds. I'll definitely make sure the drop-out has a "safe" orientation for use with disc brakes.

I agree that the brake assist levers are the way to go, but I did ponder the alternative.

CdCf, despite all the naysayers, I think its pretty nifty idea!

Sure, probably unnecessary, but who cares... :) Its fun, and a peace of mind goes a long way

Rock on!

This second front brake business is an example of the "more is better" sickness that has infected all of Western Civilization. I think you should put two more brakes on, two more wheels, limited slip differentials, anti-lock brake cylinders, an AM/FM radio and disc changer, and a motor. You're trying to make your bike a car, and its SICK SICK SICK!

I indict you, sir! You are trying to destroy bicycle culture!

HAHAHAHAHA I finally read thru the thread... It is very funny.

I am NOT laughing at you CdCf- I am laughing at the crazy ideas and the silly bickering that is going on here.

Don't take it personally, I do not believe most of it is actually directed at you, CdCf. Laugh with them if you want, and have a good time.. And then go do your front brakes anyway. Don't worry about it... You must admit its an unusual idea, and people like to add to unusual ideas with even more unusual ideas, it;s not a big deal.

This thread was a blast to read through.. at nobody's expense IMO.

Peace.

dont take advice from the guy that removed his dork disk and immediately face planted the pavement as a result :roflmao:

I resent that, sir! You have clearly identified yourself as an ally of this car worshipper. :mad: Why do you hate America?

http://lizhonshar.bravepages.com/jellopie.jpg

This pie probably makes you SICK. DOESN'T IT!?

And I did not face plant. I was going about 2 mph, having just reached the top of a steep hill, when I threw the chain. If I had been going faster, I woulda taken out alot more spokes, and probably would have face planted. As it was, my shoe got caught on the cleted part of my crap OCR-3 pedals, and when it failed to exit the straps, I tumbled sideways onto the sidewalk and bonked my head.

Mince pie is the goooood ****. Mince mince mince mince mmmmmmmmmmmince.

Censored???!!? I'm calling the ACLU!!!!

Y'know, I tried to make an intelligent, reasoned response to you in a gentlemanly fashion. Your reply to me was barely short of arrogant. If you're really interested in looking for truths with questions you ask on forums, perhaps you might develop a slightly thicker skin, among other things.

There are many folks that read these forums, some of whom may have knowledge you seek. However with an attitude like yours, the likelyhood of them giving it diminishes.

MY attitude? Again, have you read even one post in this thread???
You (and a whole bunch of other people) have, after my question had been answered, come here and been rude, telling me what a stupid and silly idea this is.
But see, I never wanted people's opinion on that. If I did, I'd have asked for it.

The world is sooo simple to some people. If it ain't straight, let's make it straight, by whatever means necessary. Can't stand something being out of the ordinary now, can we? Nooo...
I've said it before, and I say it again. I thought cyclists generally were smarter than average, simply because they've figured out that cars are bad. Not so, I've now concluded.

And I can't get over the fact that so many people make uninvited comments on something they have no business commenting in the first place.

Davet, there was nothing gentlemanly about your posts. You weren't as open in your contempt as some other posters here, but they were just as bad.
I suggest you read my first post, and see what I really asked. I think you'll find that I asked a straight-forward, honest, TECHNICAL question, nothing more.

I'm just thinking, you must ride down some really really reaaaally steep hills to be this worried. Is it really hilly where you live? I know I sure would hate it if I lost my brakes on a crazy a$$ steep hill, especially on the road.

See, here we go again. I simply asked for technical advice.
If there's any problem having both disc and rim brakes on the front wheel.
MudPie answered my question, and, apart from additional comments like his(?), that should've been the end of the discussion.

FYI, yes, I have a couple of very steep hills in my local area, but that's far from the only reason. If you want to know why I want dual brakes, feel free to read through the thread in its entirety.

Reading some reactions in here, you'd think I'd proposed a LAW requiring dual front brakes...

ok, enough of this....back to the pie question....