Warning: The rush to disc brakes might be leaving good tech behind

Daniel Rivera · 2026-03-08T07:15:43.481389+00:00

I've seen every shop in town only stock bikes with disc brakes now. For many riders, especially in flat areas, rim brakes work just fine and are simpler to fix. What do you think?

lisa6716mo ago

Rim brakes are totally fine for most riding. Harris.vera's friend in Chicago proves you don't need discs to get around. The industry just pushes new stuff to sell bikes.

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harris.vera7mo ago

My buddy in Chicago still rides his rim brake bike everywhere.

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the_sarah7mo ago

Stuck with rim brakes for years, no regrets.

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