Originally Posted by
kevindsingleton
I wonder what affect disc brakes have on the spokes, given that the braking force is applied at the hub, instead of the rim. It seems, to me, that the spokes have to assume a much greater role in braking with disc brakes, and that must have some impact on spoke life, right?
The wheels with drum brakes on my Raleigh are 81 years old and still going strong.