Rim brakes and mech shifting here too!
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We are a dying breed (although I suspect rim brakes may make a comeback)!
On solid tyres I presume?
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As much as I still like my rim brakes and never had a problem* with them, the best thing about disk brakes is the clearance for modern wider rims and tires.
*I’ve actually had tons of problems with bleeding brakes, out of true rotors, squealing rotors, etc.
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Agreed on both counts. I’m currently running 28mm, and I’m going to see if I can fit 30mm on the next tire change. If they fit, the clearance will be 2-3mm 
. I’d love to try 32’s, but I’m ok as is.
And yes, rim brakes are super easy to work on, and replacement pads and cables are super cheap. I prefer to do most of the maintenance on my bikes myself, and frankly, I don’t really want to invest in new tools and learn a whole new system of cleaning/maintenance (and I’m sure replacement parts are way more expensive).
I’ll stick with rim brakes for as long as I can. I had a really hard time finding carbon wheels with a rim brake surface last year, so by the next time I want to buy wheels I may need to go with used, or very expensive “rare” wheels.
I’ll reconsider if I move to a place with long fast decents or a very rainy place. I’ve got all the stopping power I need.
I ordered a 32mm tyre for my rim braked bike by mistake and I thought it 'd be too tight, but when I fitted it last year I found out there was plenty of room. IIRC around 36mm + would be the failure point.
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I bought some Hunt Aerodynamicist 62s this spring. I’ve had my eyes on Hunt for some time since they’re about the only wheel manufacturer that still makes rim road wheels.
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I don’t know what their shipping charges are but another to consider is CORE SuperLight Rim Brake – Scribe Cycling
Often I can’t be bothered to look for socks when riding the turbo. So I ride without them.
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