>>1761660>disc has one single application which is downhill mountain biking. no other application is reasonableDisc brakes have a huge advantage over rim brakes in a few key aspects:
>performance in wet conditionsRim brakes lose performance in wet conditions and tend to attract more dirt there, causing excessive rim wear.
>wearPads on disc brakes tend to last longer than on rim brakes.
Also a rotor is cheaper to replace than a rim.
>adjustments/maintainanceHydraulic disc brakes do not need any adjustment untill they have eathen through their pads.
Meanwhile mechanical as well as hydraulic rim brakes need frequent adjustments to correct for pad wear.
Mechanical disc brakes also need frequent adjustments to compensate for wear.
Hydraulic disc brakes aren an excelent choice for commuters and heavy duty applications.
For light duty weekend riding applications in good weather, rim brakes are fine.
