Someone please explain why disc brakes are like knives

[bcroslin]

Originally Posted by JMacII

Just like people didn't give up their 8/9 speed wheels when 10 speed came out? Look, people love to buy new gear. Nothing wrong with that. I don't race and I don't see myself going in for discs anytime soon but I'm sure in a couple years it will be the norm. Maybe I can score some sweet old rim-brake wheels when people switch!

I'm with you. Can't wait to score a few barely used dentist/ doctor/ lawyer bikes!

And for the record, I'm not anti-discs. I currently lust after the Cannondale Slate abomination and own a SC MTB with discs.

[Elefantino]

Originally Posted by bcroslin

I'm with you. Can't wait to score a few barely used dentist/ doctor/ lawyer bikes!

You mean Serottas?

[bcroslin]

Originally Posted by Elefantino

You mean Serottas?

I'm thinking Colnago!

[choke]

Originally Posted by bcroslin

I get that and I agree but for the average ham-and-egger racer they will see zero significance. Add in all the backwards compatibility issues and the bikes just won't sell.

It doesn't matter if they will actually see a difference - only that they think they might. I believe that they'll sell like hotcakes.