Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
The superior stopping power also allows you to ride differently.
Yes "differently", you must stop on long descents. Yes, fancy hydraulics will allow faster response, not doubt about. And on steep hills, the possibility of fluid boiling, and over time, fluid bubbles, leaks, warped rotors, fried pads. Yes, for most people, discs are fine...and for most people, rim brakes are fine. Without regular maintenance, neither will work.