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@Sammy
No thats completely illogical to a serious cyclist.
I may not have spent any time scientifically testing which brake works best to slow a numpty down in a straight line, but I have for many years ridden bmx, cross country, downhill, 24", 26", road, singlespeed road, fixed front brake and brakeless. So i'd say i've got a pretty good opinion n what kind of braking systems work when you need to avoid something.
Have you seen the effects on your balance, when a rear disc locks up onto a fixed drivetrain, with your feet physically attached to the pedals. So your legs would stop or get shuddered about. You need your legs in control so you can balance correctly over the bike in order to stop or avoid. what if they lock at 12 and 6 oclock, your gonna hit the deck.
Anyway, disc brake on a road bike? that'll just make you lock out and slip anyway. 23c tyres don't have enough grip for sucha powerful system.
where did 90% of the time come from?
why stop, why not avoid?
I think this advice is only really valid for beginners.