OK, I made a mistake. I bought some inexpensive Chinese carbon rims. They actually work great and I like them--until they fail. Front one has warped/delaminated on two different rims coming down steep hills on a hot day. Time for a new bike and I like somewhat aero carbon wheels, but now I'm wondering if I need disc brakes instead of rim brakes.
I am looking at Giant, Trek, Specialized and Cannondale bikes with carbon wheels and both rim and disc brake options. Rim brakes are, of course, lighter and cheaper.
Should I give up on the rim brakes and go with discs for security? I am not looking for feedback on whether road bikes should have disc brakes, just on whether I can trust OEM carbon wheels with rim brakes from major manufacturers to hold up.
I am looking at Giant, Trek, Specialized and Cannondale bikes with carbon wheels and both rim and disc brake options. Rim brakes are, of course, lighter and cheaper.
Should I give up on the rim brakes and go with discs for security? I am not looking for feedback on whether road bikes should have disc brakes, just on whether I can trust OEM carbon wheels with rim brakes from major manufacturers to hold up.