Not really, I've never had a problem with braking even in the wet using Swiss Stop pads and good cables/set up. I enjoy the simplicity of calipers and I think parts which are easy to maintain/service/adjust yourself are very important.
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Not really, I've never had a problem with braking even in the wet using Swiss Stop pads and good cables/set up. I enjoy the simplicity of calipers and I think parts which are easy to maintain/service/adjust yourself are very important.