Quote Originally Posted by ny biker View Post
I don't have a bike with disc brakes but from what I've heard, climate isn't the only consideration. If you ride in a hilly area, especially with steep or long down hills, disc brakes can be easier on your hands than rim brakes.

And easier on your rims! I had to replace the wheels (well only the rims needed replacing, but I did the entire wheel, easier) after using rim brakes in the mountains in CO for a few years. The bike shop guys said that can happen if you ride the brakes a lot. (rims were starting to collapse inward)