TobinHatesYou wrote: ↑Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:04 am
My perspective is that electronic shifting was brought into the discussion for no reason other than to deride it as being overly complex. I have no issue with choice. If people want to ride with mechanical groups and rim brakes, that’s fine, but a certain few always want to come in here and shit on those technologies, road tubeless, wider tires, aero at the expense of weight, etc.
OK, but I have the impression that you are in a defensive position, as if you were involved in the success of disc brakes and electronic shifting
By the way, let's talk about the so-called "stupid" rim vs disc brake chart ... not my words, but yours !! ... that is in contradiction with a willingness to discuss and admit other's choice, isn't it ?
I personaly have rim and disc brakes bikes ... and if I have to admit that in some conditions, disc brakes are more effective even on the road, in good conditions on my road bike, I definitely prefer the bite of my rim brakes
... so this chart makes sens for me.
However, I agree with the arguments around "having all my bikes with the same brake system" etc ... and that it's not a big deal for the non-advanced riders who want a bike and have the maintenance made at the LBS.