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[HN] Disc Brakes Took over the Cycling World. Here's Why That Was a Mistake (www.outsideonline.com)
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[–] NataliePortland@lemmy.ca 8 points 11 months ago (2 children)

What the actual fuck. No. Does this writer ever even ride a bike? Those brakes are awful! They need constant adjustment to prevent them rubbing against the rim, they wear out fast, and they don’t work nearly as well. Disc brakes are longer lasting, the do the job better and most importantly they stay put.

Grow up.

[–] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

They also produce more finedust

[–] TQuid@beehaw.org 1 points 11 months ago

Also, rim brakes make the wheel into a consumable.