AndreZA Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 I would like to see them get a disc in between the pads in a hurry. Unless they come up with a funnel effect to guide the disc in, it will be slower process.
Minion Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 technology does not evolve against all practicality, it embraces the shortcomings of current designs and improves on it.Unless you're chasing technology for technology's sake, the shortcomings the new technology addresses need to outweigh the new compromises it introduces. In the MTB/CX environment, current disc brakes offer significant advantages over cantilevered rim brakes. Hence their widespread adoption. Current disc brakes do not offer such significant advantages compared to the compromises (such as added weight) that they introduce compared to traditional calliper brakes.
bontie Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 I am sure Joseba Beloki would have approved a light set of disc brakes on a given day in the 2003(?) tour.Decsending in the Dolomites/Alps gets rims VERY hot, and could supposedly cause tubby glue to melt. No with disc brakes that would not happen...(there is the weight penalty) BTW - I commute on a CX bike with discs, because on mud island I can still brake in the wet.Generally I think it is not a bad idea, but I'll wait for the Campy version
Minion Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 I am sure Joseba Beloki would have approved a light set of disc brakes on a given day in the 2003(?) tour.The other 100+ riders doing the same descent and the 1000s who've subsequently done the descent managed perfectly well without them, though. You can't use outliers to indicate a trend.
Lucky Luke. Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 I am sure Joseba Beloki would have approved a light set of disc brakes on a given day in the 2003(?) tour.Decsending in the Dolomites/Alps gets rims VERY hot, and could supposedly cause tubby glue to melt. No with disc brakes that would not happen...(there is the weight penalty) BTW - I commute on a CX bike with discs, because on mud island I can still brake in the wet.Generally I think it is not a bad idea, but I'll wait for the Campy version Lordie we'll all be riding wheelchairs by the time Campy starts shipping road bike disk brakes
kamikaze Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 Firstly, is it necessary to act like a tjop when someones opinion differs from yours? You're such a bright spark and can see these great ideas before they happen then tell me why none of the pro teams are testing disk breaks on road bikes like they are with say electronic gears, which actually make sense for road racing? I've yet to see any wheel changes where standard caliper type brakes get in the way unless maybe when you're the one changing the wheel? Yes, I understand that disk brakes have benefits over calipers but these aren't necessarily beneficial on a road bike or worth the extra 2kg's this setup is going to add to the bike. Think before you shout your mouth off you twat! whatever, at least i dont wear pink
gummibear Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 Hijack on What Ritchey stem is on that bike?
The Drongo Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 That is a seriously hot looking frame ! THAT IS A SERIOUSLY HOT LOOKING FRAME !! Fixed.
The Drongo Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) Firstly, is it necessary to act like a tjop when someones opinion differs from yours? You're such a bright spark and can see these great ideas before they happen then tell me why none of the pro teams are testing disk breaks on road bikes like they are with say electronic gears, which actually make sense for road racing? I've yet to see any wheel changes where standard caliper type brakes get in the way unless maybe when you're the one changing the wheel? Yes, I understand that disk brakes have benefits over calipers but these aren't necessarily beneficial on a road bike or worth the extra 2kg's this setup is going to add to the bike. Think before you shout your mouth off you twat! :lol: :lol: :lol: Edit: Please could you elaborate on why they are going to weigh more? Edited November 15, 2011 by The Drongo
TNT1 Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 Sheesh. Disc brakes and name calling. You okes need to take a few pills.
The Drongo Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 Sheesh. Disc brakes and name calling. You okes need to take a few pills. Name calling is gonna start when someone calls them breaks !
JA-Q001 Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 hubs get heavier, rims get lighter. Also, you lose the straight pull spokes on the front, that just looks slow on a road bike, excepte if you are riding lightweights. The carbon wheel trend would have to change (hub-spokes-rim all carbon) Hub spasing changes, so front wheel aspecially loses stiffness. Have you ever tried to put a rear mtb wheel in, trying to get the chain on the cogs the disc blade into a 2mm gap and the jockey out of the way in one swoop? Tubeless tyres also have come far on mtb's and still it has not had a great impact on the road. I can swop my brake pads in about 5 minutes, on both my mtb and road bike, so no give there. Setup faster? Uhm, bleeding kit needed for hydraulic, and only one allenkey needed for road brakes, dont see any point in that? Its a nice project to work on and will make your bike different, but I dont see it making it to the top.
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