Just out of interest

Just wondering, does anyone here still race using rim brakes, I am looking at building a steel frame bike but trying to get It as light as I can, thought I might go back to rim brakes to save weight, but I have been using disc for so long I have forgotten what they are like to use off road and wondered If I would notice the difference a lot.
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Christ I remember them, yeah they're light and cheap too. But utterly useless. I was going through a pair of pads a ride, constant adjustment and no feel or power. For the sake of a couple of grams I'd go hydro and just brake later to make up for it.
Old tech, best left in the past IMHO.
I think It's been almost 9-10 years since I used rim brakes off road.
they're good in the dry with a new set of pads and set up but they wear quickly and need re-setting often.
I stuck with v's on my rigid bike for a while but got fed up and now got hydro disk brakes haven't looked back since.
Also if you're using it just for racing, just get a Alu frame you'll save more weight there?
Have always used a Alu frame for racing on, but have always had a steel frame on the go as a do It all HT. Just like steel and would like build one to race on.
I had them on my inbred until i got SIDs and so couldn't fit them, currently have one on the back, but will be removing that for a disc once the new wheels are built up and the disc mount has been welded on.
Carbon 456
456 lefty
Pompino
White Inbred
I like them. Go for it.
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2008 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp.
2013 Trek 1.2
1982 Holdsworth Elan.
What are the best pads to use?
I also have Speed Dial levers so I can adjust the modulation.
So many set up options with Vs to get the feel you want.
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I did look at this, but I would save more weight using V. I know I don't have the disc weight but I could get disc brakes for the same weight.
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