nickAKA
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I didn't realise this was such an emotive subject.
Nothing divides opinion quite like stating an opinion.
I didn't realise this was such an emotive subject.
That's quite a divisive statement... If you're worried about such things, you should do what I do and carry a disclaimer around my neck.Nothing divides opinion quite like stating an opinion.
You could say that's an argument against using inappropriate materials for wheel rim construction.Try using carbon rims all year round with rim brakes. Then you will understand why some of us ride disc's
You could say that for any wheel that has rim that wears on use.....not just carbonYou could say that's an argument against using inappropriate materials for wheel rim construction.
Which might be an advantage, if you are touring in Outer Mongolia when your caliper piston seal or master cylinder calls it a day. Not that I have any intention of undertaking any such tour, but there are those who do.Rim brakes are now such old inferior technology.
You could say that for any wheel that has rim that wears on use.....not just carbon
Never heard a scraping noise coming from my discs and my disc braked Ti weighs less than my rim braked Ti.....so win win for meI mostly ride bikes with rim brakes .. Have 3 with discs don't ride them much
Never worn out a rim, ever .. The giant needed brake blocks after 8000 miles or so.
Had new pads in two disc bikes , mtb has only done 300 miles carry new pads with me just in case
Discs are heavy , wear quicker and make that horrible scraping noise that says you'd be going much faster on rim brakes.
Is fair to say I prefer rim brakes . only my opinon of course
Absolutely, most motorbikes and even scooters have gone disc. However, the question posed was can bicycle drums handle the heat, and motorcycles were cited purely as an example to show that they most assuredly can.
Same, my disc brakes are totally silent in operation, whether riding or braking. If they are making a noise, I'd suggest they are improperly setup, in the same way that rim brakes can.Never heard a scraping noise coming from my discs and my disc braked Ti weighs less than my rim braked Ti.....so win win for me
I saw a bike only recently that had disc front and rim rear.
They're probably a bit on the heavy side compared to rim or disc brakes.It does seem a bit odd that drums are as niche as they are - I've never even seen one.
Which might be an advantage, if you are touring in Outer Mongolia when your caliper piston seal or master cylinder calls it a day. Not that I have any intention of undertaking any such tour, but there are those who do.