PurpleFrog
Kona Fan
Re: Re:
I think tyre clearance is involved too. Road racers seem to be aware that they need wider rubber - 25mm even for smooth roads runnin in peletons, and wider again on cobbles or running solo.
As for discs on road racers, I have to ask "Why?" It's hard to see the advantage. Even if the extra weight is free because of UCI minimum weight rules, then I still wonder about aerodynamics - and a tiny cumulative advantage becomes huge over the TDF.
Of course what really matters is what the bike makers think is good for them; the rules will be set accordingly.
All the same, the u-brake never did me no wrong and I'm glad to see an old friend get a second chance!
kaiser":3kbokiq5 said:I believe (but don't quote me) that the development came about as a request for a better chainstay mounted brake to aid aerodynamics.
I think tyre clearance is involved too. Road racers seem to be aware that they need wider rubber - 25mm even for smooth roads runnin in peletons, and wider again on cobbles or running solo.
As for discs on road racers, I have to ask "Why?" It's hard to see the advantage. Even if the extra weight is free because of UCI minimum weight rules, then I still wonder about aerodynamics - and a tiny cumulative advantage becomes huge over the TDF.
Of course what really matters is what the bike makers think is good for them; the rules will be set accordingly.
All the same, the u-brake never did me no wrong and I'm glad to see an old friend get a second chance!