Whether or not disc brakes are "better" than rim brakes, disc brakes definitely require less skill to use effectively in more conditions.
I'm of the type who would rather learn the skill. Other examples pertaining to me: friction shifting on bicycles, two wheels instead of four, and manual transmissions in cars and motorcycles.
@tk I'm a big believer that manual transmission encourages a connection to the process of driving and encourages concentration. I may be totally wrong but I think 'modern' cars are just too easy to drive.
@sullybiker They definitely are too easy to drive. That, combined with packing more and more distraction tech into them, is what's causing people to become more confident and aggressive, and thus dangerous to those around them, when driving.
@sullybiker Nobody needs 700 hp in their street car. :/
@tk Not with traction control and stability control, and the ability to accelerate very hard in practically any road condition.
