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Nairo Quintana in Vuelta leader’s jersey after Stage 9 2014 (pic Unipublic, Graham Watson)

Nairo Quintana says peloton “shouldn’t be using disc brakes”

Colombian says discs are heavier, less aerodynamic and unsafe for use in races

Mon, Feb 27, 2017 13:09
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Lotto-Soudal pro Adam Hansen says Specialized is trying to force disc brakes on peloton

Aussie rider claims “Tom Boonen was against disc brakes last year, now he’s retiring this year and loves them”

Sun, Feb 26, 2017 16:51
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Pro Bike: Tom Boonen’s custom Specialized Venge ViAS Disc for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Tom Boonen starts classics campaign with a custom painted Specialized Venge ViAS Disc

Fri, Feb 24, 2017 20:39
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Marcel Kittel wins Stage 2 of Abu Dhabi Tour 2017 (picture credit ANSA – Peri, Bazzi).jpg

Marcel Kittel ditches the disc brakes after Owain Doull controversy – and wins Abu Dhabi stage

German sprinter changes bike “out of respect for colleagues,” pips Caleb Ewan to line; Mark Cavendish gets insight into how his own sprint rivals feel

Fri, Feb 24, 2017 19:39
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Road discs: what will they cut?

From soft vegetables to meat products and footwear, we spin up the blades of doom

Fri, Feb 24, 2017 17:32
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Video: Team Sky’s Owain Doull says disc rotor “cut through” his shoe “like a knife” in Abu Dhabi Tour crash, but video casts doubt on claim

“They’re pretty lethal to be honest," says Welsh rider of the controversial technology… but was Kittel's disc brake really to blame?

Thu, Feb 23, 2017 16:08
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Disc brakes in the pro peloton: Riders demand better safety for disc brake rollout

Pro cycling union calls for better disc brake safety before they're introduced

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 12:00
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Cannondale-Drapac team set to race disc brakes in Ruta del Sol + video

Ruta del Sol WorldTour race starting today will see entire Cannondale-Drapac switch to disc brakes

Wed, Feb 15, 2017 10:43
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Video Just In: Focus Paralane disc-equipped sportive bike

All-new endurance and sportive road bike from German brand Focus arrives for review

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 12:34
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Video Just In: Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2

Canyon's new disc-equipped Ultimate CF SLX arrives for testing

Fri, Feb 03, 2017 13:15
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