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Originally Posted by fiataccompli
I think of calipers on rims as bigger disc brakes. As someone who still hangs onto the idea and comfort of an aluminum braking surface and who learned how to operate bicycle brakes a LONG time ago, I don't "get" the need on a road bike. I was curious and got a disc brake road bike a few years ago. Interesting, but not essential. I predict marketing will win.
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Agree. For me and my type of riding, no disc brakes for me. No need. Interesting also that some here in shops have mentioned that they can't keep disc 'cross bikes in stock and can't sell those with canti BUT in Europe, where 'cross racing' is HUGE, many of the big and small boys and girls still use cantis. But yep, marketing. I'm sure there are some sunny day cyclists, who gotta have the bike with those new disc brakes..for their 20 mile, dry, Sunday ride.
oh well, but not for me.