gabbiev wrote:
h2ofun wrote:
BryanD wrote:
It's possible than that water got into the unit and is causing issues.
Just more reasons to really ask is it worth the cool factor and cost, when it gives zero increase in speed. If one wants to get faster, sure are ways to spend money that will do this.
And isn't this the same argument that can be applied to disc brakes on the road? This isn't necessarily directed to you--it's interesting to see how some riders will avoid the complexity of electronic shifting, yet still embrace hydraulic road bike discs. It boggles the mind.
You are drawing a false equivalence.
How is the difference between rim and disc brakes equivalent to that between mechanical and electronic shifting?
Brakes: Both are mechanical from lever to caliper. TO the best of my knowledge, both are similarly reliable in terms of actuator operation. No possibility of electrical or software issues.
Derailleurs: One is mechanical end to end, the other is electronic.
Brakes: Rim brakes are deemed to provide sufficient power and modulation by many. Disks offer superior wet weather reliability of effect and overcome the relatively poor braking performance of most full carbon rims at the cost of arguable impact on aesthetics, weight and aerodynamics.
Derailleurs: Mechanical and electronic derailleurs do the same thing in the same way. They move the chain between chainrings/sprockets using a deflection cage/sprockets. The potential benefits of electronic shifting are easier cable routing and cleaner bike setup, quicker and more precise gear changes, perhaps reduced maintenance.
Are you aware of any evidence, or even anecdotes, that either cable or hydraulic disk brakes are more likely to fail than rim brakes?