
There’s this crazy idea that why not convert the current rim brake bike to a hybrid disc frame by changing out the forks with a disc fork and buy new front shifters and front brake kit (perhaps front wheel too) for the build? What will end up is a ultimate hybrid that allows 80-90% of the disc performance braking in all weather and even a lighter frame compare to full disc? It seems to be reasonable for having a stronger front brake since road bike incorporates 160mm/140mm front n back, as well as race cars on the street putting bigger ceramic brakes in the front only.

Yes there could be three factors to turn people down: The look? (Not for perfectionists), the hood lever urgonomics? (Ultegra and dura ace group sets actually have very identical hood levers between disc and rim brakes, not sram nor campy). And yes there’s the cost... I assume people who use higher end group sets or have nice rim bikes won’t bother to just get a second bike in full disc bike/frame to build...

What are all your thoughts and experiences on this?
