Originally Posted by
gthomson
It's not really about how they work but the esthetics of how they look. I think image one looks better than image two and would win me over if I was purchasing this bike (I wish). The lines just look cleaner and sleeker with rim brakes. I know that's not a fact but just the way it looks to me. They are not the same model but I'm looking at the those wheels and the rim brakes distract.
Rim brakes work for me, so I won't change what ain't broke. Having gone up and then down Haleakala with them on carbon wheels, no complaints or issues. But if you want clean lines, look at this Venge (stock photo). Look ma, no cables.
