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interesting article on discs in the pro peloton

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  • December 3, 2014 at 6:20 pm #822387
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    HalfWheeler

    Plasterer’s Radio wrote: Any

    Plasterer’s Radio wrote:
    Any mountain biker will tell you they are better. Mountain bike design has changed hugely because of improved braking….you can push harder knowing you can stop effectively….In other words have more fun.

    I think the problem will be when you have a peloton, chain gang or just a club run with a mix of hydraulic disc brakes and standard brakes. Everyones braking distances will be different. If the guy in front of me can brake to a stop in 30 feet but will take me 45 or 60 feet then it might get a little bit messy.

    Disc brakes will probably be standard in 5 years time. That 5 years might well encompass crashes and near misses galore.

    December 3, 2014 at 6:12 pm #822385
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    Russell Orgazoid

    This is easy…make them
    This is easy…make them legal and choose what you want. It’s called a choice.

    6-speed, 7-speed…11-speed….carbon….full suspension….integrated brake/gear levers….and discs on mountain bike…..you name it. Whatever innovation has come along has been poo-pooed by certain people who says it isn’t necessary (don’t like change)…same in all walks of life and other sports.

    We will all be using them in a few years, just like you do with your carbon bike with STI levers.

    Any mountain biker will tell you they are better. Mountain bike design has changed hugely because of improved braking….you can push harder knowing you can stop effectively….In other words have more fun.

    Rim brakes-Nokia/Betamax

    Disc brakes-Iphone/Sky+

    Mine arrives in 2 weeks time (Croix de fer stainless)….sweet.

    December 3, 2014 at 4:57 pm #822383
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    OnTheRopes

    Interesting.
    I am with Geoff
    Interesting.
    I am with Geoff Brown on this.
    As a road racer I do not want them. If the pro’s convert over eventually then it will be agreed by the UCI ad all teams will convert together otherwise it would be carnage in the peloton. Quite how amateurs switch over does make me wonder, if you can’t force them all to go buy a new bike then how can it be done safely?
    Yes they are superior, although still only as good as the tyres and rider on a greasy surface.
    Interesting that many pro’s don’t want to switch yet either, I suppose it s inevitable eventually, but it does seem it is the industry creating the desire.
    Personally I ave never crashed as a result of rim brakes.

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