Disc brakes VS Rim Brakes - What Is Better?

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[eduardobinotto]

Considering that 85% of road bike cyclists are amateurs, overweight, ride in urban roads, and do not in a peloton, disc brake is good. It's just not good for GC.

[ProMachineRider]

I agree on the cost issue, and we know pros are conservative with equipment selection. I think you overplay the maintenance issue, on my enduro bike I’ve never had to touch my XT breaks for 2 years except pad and rotor changes.

[mikecopper]

Hi DR have you watched any Hambini vids? I’m curious of your thoughts

[ProMachineRider]

1x or 2x on a gravel bike in New England?

[Steve-hhgsyoi]

Love the way most of the high end bike companies are careful not to offer just disc brakes, but rather most have a rim option too. lol

[Petya]

Rim brake disappearence = sportscar manual transmission disappearance. Just to find out that there are a lot of ppl like it despite the disadvantages. I think the few manufacturers that will still make it will profit a lot, so rest will realize and bring it back overtime

[mattswain]

I absolutely agree with all that say rim brakes look better and may not be necessary for some, however I personally love the feel of disc brakes and how they don't ruin your rims. Riding in Britain when it's wet a lot of the time also means discs are just better. Generally. Do the pros need them? Nah, probably not, but they're pro and get paid for that. I don't.

[swites]

The r7000 105 comes in at 2463g's for the groupset and I can order it today for $US495. Save $3, 150 and get a lighter faster bike uphill! The Emperor has got no clothes lol What a complete waste of money! I could buy a 7.3kg trek emonda rim with the change.

[clydea.hutchisoniv]

faster downhill because it's heavier

[majorpeck]

This just makes me laugh for all the good reasons!

[kelvinhandley]

That's quite a disjointed way of turning negatives into positives. I also hate disc brakes...much prefer a light climbing bike. Braking on an alloy braking surface isn't too bad.

[reddog]

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[dupeice]

Harley real talk do I need disc brakes on a courier/posty bike? will rim brakes work fine if its wet and stuff? seems like discs really are a scam

[eddover]

Hey Harley see Alex Dowset's Pro Race Bike Review.

[thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal]

Sick deals on alibaba for their march sale. Trek emonda alr5 equivalent for 500 bucks with Sensah empire groupset. Twitter bikes, and its real. Its 7005 for dang sure. Thats a entire alr5 equivalent for 500 bucks on your doorstep. Same weight as well.

[gavinneale]

Hi, just thought you maybe able to add a comment about Katie's last video, she claimed that HR is not important she believes it's all about power, I'm not so sure, okay power metres are expensive so as a weekend warrior it's hard to justify, anyway your thoughts would be appreciated HR v Power as a basic training tool, example can't remember Eddy Merckx having power meter or training on Swift

[jaredfontaine]

We all will be on disc in 3 years... Stock up on your caliper brake pads lol!

[tonymichaellee]

I know, , , but it’s good for you too. Another super cheap all Chinese app carbon bikes unboxing and you and your wife or gf riding them... I know the virus may kill that idea for now. Regular old style brakes 1st but discs brakes ok 2nd.

[karmmaguitar]

why is nobody adressing the most important fact? disc brakes look ugly af on road bikes, it’s like a woman with hairy legs!! rim brakes are way more stylish