Returning to the sport and I have noticed that new 'super bikes' are almost entirely 'disc brakes'. Aside from more stopping power, I would imagine this would compromise both weight and aerodynamics. Are we in a time where bike companies are not considering having their 'top of line' bikes to be rim brakes anymore? Or, is this also somewhat 'pandemic' driven due to supply chain issues?
Honestly, I have never had an issue with 'rim brakes' on anything road. I see the application in mountain bikes, but worry that in road there is a greater chance of 'rubbing' and a 'pain in the ass' factor when needing to adjust. In addition, I do remember that a decade ago the issue was the heat/sharpness of the disc in road racing upon a massive pileup (plus, a client of mines son had his finger chopped off with one of these brakes). What have they done to rectify this, if anything? Or, are bike companies just using 'marketing' and going to ONLY disc brakes so that the masses will need to consider a groupo change and ergo more profit? In addition, road cycling aside, Tri/TT racing almost never has anyone nearby where you would have to 'stop quicker'. Interesting in hearing opinions as well as what the future holds on the possibility of getting top-of-the-line non-disc superbikes in 23/24? Or, is this not happening...
Thanks..
Running is the best source of fiber that I know of...
Honestly, I have never had an issue with 'rim brakes' on anything road. I see the application in mountain bikes, but worry that in road there is a greater chance of 'rubbing' and a 'pain in the ass' factor when needing to adjust. In addition, I do remember that a decade ago the issue was the heat/sharpness of the disc in road racing upon a massive pileup (plus, a client of mines son had his finger chopped off with one of these brakes). What have they done to rectify this, if anything? Or, are bike companies just using 'marketing' and going to ONLY disc brakes so that the masses will need to consider a groupo change and ergo more profit? In addition, road cycling aside, Tri/TT racing almost never has anyone nearby where you would have to 'stop quicker'. Interesting in hearing opinions as well as what the future holds on the possibility of getting top-of-the-line non-disc superbikes in 23/24? Or, is this not happening...
Thanks..
Running is the best source of fiber that I know of...
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TriChris14: Oct 16, 22 13:37