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Howard
AS I recall the thrust of the argument was that on a long descent — such as this chap had undertaken in the Alps on the tandem — you can boil the fluid in a hydraulic disc system, causing complete brake failure. Is this worse than exploding the tyre on a rim-braked wheel because the rims are grossly overheated? Answers on a postcard, as ever...