Is changing from disc brake to rim brake worth it? Wheelscience
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Cycling in the past decade has changed dramatically. We have bikes that accelerate faster, have excellent aerodynamics to push those top speeds incredibly high, and brakes that can stop us in half the time they could years ago. We
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Is changing from disc brake to rim brake worth it? Wheelscience
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Road bike disc brakes: pros & cons, compatibility, disc vs rim brakes
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Road bike disc brakes: pros & cons, compatibility, disc vs rim brakes
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