Rim Brakes for the Win: 3 Things I Can't Stand About Disc Brakes
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Published 2024-01-30
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In this video I will outline three reasons why I hate disc brakes on road bikes. To even out my negativity I have brought in expert mechanic Jay Taylor to provide solutions to each of my problems. Featured in this video is my Winspace T1500 and my new BMC Teammachine SLR Five with shimano 105 Di2. More on that to come...for now, it's a good old fashioned beating on disc brakes.
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All Comments (21)
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Coming from disc mtb -> road Rim several years ago was initially a shock, but after dialling in brakes with fresh pads, cables etc I’ve never felt the need for more braking power…and have grown to love the simplicity 🤷
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Can't believe you've sold out to Big Paper...
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I dont mind disc brakes but you should feature Jay in more videos. Seems like a fun guy and knows his stuff
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Rim brakes are so much better. Less money, time, maintenance, tools and knowledge. Why would I ever switch?
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Thanks. You have convinced me that I never want disc brakes.
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Another old hack for oily pads is use a propane blowtorch to 'boil out' the oils soaked into the pores of the friction material. You're not trying to get them cherry red and melt them, just hot enough until they start smoking for several seconds.
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Couldn't agree more Cam ..... disc brakes are a total pain in the ass! Yes, they brake a bit better in the wet (personally, never had an issue!). I just want to ride abd race .... i dint want to be a fecking mechanic!!
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Loving my sram red mechanical 10spd rim brake. Only trouble is, wheels are becoming harder to find.
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Rim brakes are the future!
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Thanks! I'll stick with my 2018 rim brake Canyon Aeroad just a bit longer. They suck in rain/wet weather: my hands were on the verge of cramping in a wet century group ride due to having to squeeze the brake lever so hard. But they're light, aero, simple and almost maintenance free.
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Disc for dirt, rim for road. KISS principle, systems work best if they are kept simple rather than made complicated.
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Thanks for talking about mental health Cam, it’s such a difficult topic for a lot of men (and women).
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On the road on two wheels, I don't want my brakes to have so much power to stop the wheels turning that they overpower my tires' grip on the road surface. Plus, I'm fine with adjusting cables, but I don't do hydraulics if I can avoid it. With rim brakes, I can.
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You said you have to get over it because the industry moved on but....The truth is the industry needs customers. If enough demand rim brakes remain an option...That is what it will be or someone else will be eating the rice from their bowls 😉 I never switched & never will. I am about to build a new bike & it will of course be rim brakes.
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Great blog Mate. That's why I'm sticking to rim brake bikes. I had this issue with my mtb. Even the mechanic could not line the brake up. Now I have a rear brake that runs permanently 😔
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The extra faff and HUGE cost to get into road disc and then maintain is a joke for sure. Not to mention way less aero and dont feel as good when you are going fast. Disc for dirt and rim for road. I ride a bike to increase my life performance and simplify my life vs complicate it. The big brand road industry is crushing cycling life for noobs IMO.
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Like you and thousands of other bikers I HATE DISC brakes i just wont purchase a disc brake frame or wheels thank you for the fun video.
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Morning Cam, Had both rim and disc brakes…..staying with rim on my 2017 Scultura👍 Enjoy your day !!!!.
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Rule of thumb, don't eat lunch when Jay is talking or it'll go up the back of your nose and down the wrong hole due to laughter
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Great sponsor mate, close to my heart.
