sure maintenance is a thing in comparison to rim brakes but it comes at a trade off of better braking in all conditions and can use carbon rims
And if you don’t ride carbon wheels, a decent rim brake could be all you need.
Nobody is disputing disc brakes brake better, but I agree they are not a necessity (for everybody). But they probably will benefit the average rider, yes.
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sure maintenance is a thing in comparison to rim brakes but it comes at a trade off of better braking in all conditions and can use carbon rims