Silverback Disc Road Bike

[Eugene]

I was really hoping this wasn't going to catch on. Disc brakes on a road bike just doesn't seem right. Now Silverback is giving it a go.

[DJR]

Cable or hydraulic discs?

 

What I really don't like is that they make the top tube so very very thin and narrow where it joins the seat tube. It simply looks wrong, even if it is strong enough, it still looks like it is going to break any moment.

Edited September 1, 2012 by DJR

[TopFuel]

As much as it may look silly, I really hope this does catch on. Having to go from one-finger-braking XTs to ham-fisted V-brakes never fails to clench my bottom. I think this is a good move forward.

[dev null]

As much as it may look silly, I really hope this does catch on. Having to go from one-finger-braking XTs to ham-fisted V-brakes never fails to clench my bottom. I think this is a good move forward.

 

Then you have issues with your brakes, because I only ever need to use 2 fingers to operate my Campy Record brakes. I can understand Mountainbikes using disc brakes with the mud build-up on the rim, but roadbikes, not really. How often have you seen riders having technical issues with brakes in races? Myself I think it is just another next have-to-have that will be marketed to roadies.

 

Unless some other experienced roadie on the forum can enlighten us on the issue of brakes.

 

Oh, forgot to mention, I don't think the weight-weenies will like this move.

Edited September 1, 2012 by Moridin

[javadude]

Disc brakes open the door for lighter and stronger carbon wheels. Most of the r&d into carbon hoops goes into the braking surface. Its a trade off between stopping power and heat buildup, either melting tubby glue or blowing clinchers off the rims because of pressure increasing with heat.

 

Discs solve that issue and I bet the wheel manufacturers cant wait for the end of rim brakes altogether.

 

As for weight, most pros need to add weight to their bikes just to get to 6.8 kg's, so its not really an issue.

[javadude]

As for the Silverback, I don't notice the brakes because that horrendous crank is such an eyesore. I don't know what Shimano were thinking.

[Jeepdude]

i LOVE it!!! think it is great and the way forward... we had these same discussions when disc brakes were introduced to mtb's... ie it will never take off... it will never be as light... etc etc...

[Jeepdude]

as for the bike those seat stays look an awefull lot like the sir fellow bikes

[davidlangebaan]

Then you have issues with your brakes, because I only ever need to use 2 fingers to operate my Campy Record brakes

Never ridden with Records but my Centaurs certainly don't work as well in the wet as in the dry. Discs would be better.

[davidlangebaan]

Then you have issues with your brakes, because I only ever need to use 2 fingers to operate my Campy Record brakes

Never ridden with Records but my Centaurs certainly don't work as well in the wet as in the dry. Discs would be better.

[dev null]

Disc brakes open the door for lighter and stronger carbon wheels. Most of the r&d into carbon hoops goes into the braking surface. Its a trade off between stopping power and heat buildup, either melting tubby glue or blowing clinchers off the rims because of pressure increasing with heat.

 

Discs solve that issue and I bet the wheel manufacturers cant wait for the end of rim brakes altogether.

 

As for weight, most pros need to add weight to their bikes just to get to 6.8 kg's, so its not really an issue.

 

OK, this make sense then, As I said, I am no authority. It just did not make sense from where I was sitting, since I don't have issues with my brakes to require an upgrade to disc brakes if they were available. If I had money to burn on my roadbike I would maybe get Campy Bora wheels.

[tombeej]

There's still a lot of resistance to having discs on road bikes, and a lot of good reasons in terms of the technology why it still does not make sense. An article explaining the reasons given from the 'no disc' camp:

http://velonews.comp...c-brakes_235280

 

Then again, there's a lot of very interesting new stuff being exhibited at Eurobike right now. Here's what Colnago has been working on:

http://www.bikeradar...ike-2012-35087/

Edited September 1, 2012 by tombeej

[TopFuel]

Then you have issues with your brakes, because I only ever need to use 2 fingers to operate my Campy Record brakes.

 

Well that makes sense. I know what you mean. I just dont like the lack of power I get outta my road bike brakes. Maybe its time to upgrade them then.

 

EDIT: Javadude makes a valid point as well. I still stand by my point. I think this is a solid move forward

Edited September 1, 2012 by TopFuel

[Flowta]

Makes sense for Cyclocross