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@dr.metal
Sammy, I see exactly what you mean, but please keep in mind what I set out to do. To elucidate the mechanical efficiency of a breaking system. I dont know if you have ever done research or anything in a scientific field. It is almost impossible to get to the point where you can made a decision which holds true. All you can do is make some assumptions about your system and go from there. These are general principles, which will apply 90% of the time.
So, all I am saying, and all I have said, is that if you need to come to a safe stop asap, which translates to the shortest stopping distance there are certain systems which work better than others.
Thus the original caveat "for a equal level of skill"
Think of it this way... when can a fixie with no front brake be a better breaking system than a dual disc systen? I would imagine that there is no time you would rather a fixie with a front over a dual disc. So, the dual disc must be a better braking system, right?
Just trying to bring a little logic to this post.
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