Eurobike faves: Shocker stand

The stand of the German distributor of ENVE is as good a place as any to reignite the CX discs debate...

Dave Atkinson, December 27, 2011

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Discs. The will-they-won't-they of discs on road bikes continues, but in 'cross circles the argument is a step ahead, with UCI approval and an increasing number of pro riders adopting them.

But will 'cross go the way of mountain biking, with discs taking over completely in the next few years? There's more and more manufacturers producing disc-specific kit, but at the same time plenty of nice canti-equipped bikes coming off the production lines. German distributors Shocker had plenty from both camps when we checked out their stand at Eurobike. And Jo wouldn't be drawn on the future of CX racing...

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Quote "increasing numbers of pro riders adopting them" err, like who?

Apart from Tim Johnston, who finished 37th yesterday, is there any rider in the World Cup series actually using them?

I've been running a CX disc bike for years, but I'll stick to rim brakes for racing as it's tyre selection and grip that's most important IMO.

Make mine an Italian with Campagnolo on the side

posted by monty dog [240 posts] 27th December 2011 - 15:39

having actually ridden and raced a CX bike with discs i can say they're a definite advantage over rim brakes, especially in racing where their power and consistency meant it was easy to out-brake competitors, frequently gaining 2 or 3 places on corners

they've definitely changed my mind over thinking that rim brakes were all you needed for CX

posted by VecchioJo [634 posts] 27th December 2011 - 16:45

Beautifully detailed hose guide.

May have to go disc.....