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@Howard
^^ dicki -
Normal road calipers have power and modulation but no mud clearance
Cantilevers have modulation, mud clearance and no 'power' and are a PITA to set up
V brakes have modulation, mud clearance, power but don't work with most road leavers
Mini-v brakes have power, modulation, work with road leavers but don't have enough mud clearance
Cable pull discs have power, mud clearance, work with road leavers but have no modulation (and for some people, just don't work at all) and need occasional adjustment and are a PITA to set up (although they work for me, go figure)
Hydraulic road discs / leavers: power, modulation, reliability, consistency: should just work for everyone in all situations...
....Unless your brake fluid boils or you get air in the line ;)
Added advantage of not grinding your rims down, too and not requiring specific pads for different rim surfaces.