I have hydraulic disk brakes on one of my bikes, plain old disk brakes on another and cantilever brakes on another. I love the disk brakes. Being able to stop on a dime is invaluable to me. I hate the feeling when using my cantilever brakes that I cannot stop instantly.
This may be more important riding a bike in a place like Shanghai than it would be in Victoria, but accidents and people coming out of nowhere can happen in any city. Having some significantly reduced stopping distance makes me feel more comfortable. But, I'm also a pretty heavy guy.
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