End of the road bike era?

[Ryanpmb]

I'd rather ride canti brakes before mechanical disc.

 

Seems like it's all with Hydraulic brakes.

Agreed re cantis - and they just look the part.

 

Only discs I will ride on a road/ CX bike are top end mech calipers. BB7s etc. If I was to give up my cantis that is - which is not anytime soon.

 

That's just me.

[Pure Savage]

Untill the pro's ride gravel grinders and win tours, the weekend warrior will keep still buying road bikes. 

 

On the other hand, it may be the end of MTB, I am selling my MTB to buy a gravel grinder, 90% of my MTB can be dealt with on a CX bike. 

 

Its just a new market, will cannibalize from both segments.

[T-Bob]

Untill the pro's ride gravel grinders and win tours, the weekend warrior will keep still buying road bikes. 

 

On the other hand, it may be the end of MTB, I am selling my MTB to buy a gravel grinder, 90% of my MTB can be dealt with on a CX bike. 

 

Its just a new market, will cannibalize from both segments.

 

Wonder how long it is before the industry convinces us that we're on the wrong wheel size and that all gravel grinders *need* to be bigger.

[gummibear]

If you have very deep pockets

 

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[gummibear]

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[gummibear]

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[gummibear]

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[gummibear]

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[gummibear]

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[gummibear]

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[gummibear]

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[J∆kk∆ls]

Road Bike Slate Force CX1 by Cannondale

[Johny Bravo]

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[LOOK695]

Holy sheeet, that is flippen beautifull.

I cannot but to agree with you

[Johny Bravo]

I cannot but to agree with you

I wonder what a stunner like that will set you back, guessing R80 000 plus randelas?

[gummibear]

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