Originally Posted by cat0020

Personally, if you are looking for better braking performance, just go directly to disc brakes.
Direct mount brakes do not seem to offer significant performance improvement over regular caliper brakes, unless you're regularly braking hard to slow down at the last possible second; which usually limit your options in maneuvering the bike.
But the requirement of direct mount brakes do limit yourself to other frames that could cost less and perform just as well.
If you are sticking with rim brakes, I don't see the need to limit yourself to a direct mount specific frame.
IMO, disc brakes frames are going to be produced more and more, likely will quickly outnumber regular caliper brake mounting frames, definitely out number direct mount frames in few years.