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by Gualdrapo 763 days ago
> This is true if you’re going fast or perhaps off-road

Or, if like me, you live on a hill. Disc brakes made a huge difference in my case - no more worn out rim brake shoes every three-four weeks and worn out rims every couple of years. Add how rain affects all of that on top of that.

And about the feasibility of a coaster brake bicycle: not even enough gearing to get home.