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Building a road bike with a threaded bottom bracket, rim brakes and pre built brakes really isn't that bad. I was pretty unexcited when disc brakes were introdu
by thefaux 2y ago
Building a road bike with a threaded bottom bracket, rim brakes and pre built brakes really isn't that bad. I was pretty unexcited when disc brakes were introduced to road bikes due to the increased maintenance burden.
- foco_tubi 2y agoDisc brakes make sense if you're riding hilly terrain or racing, but are otherwise overkill. They do have their place though, there's a particular descent around here that tends to melt carbon rim braking surfaces.