Sweet ride!
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/tech-colnago-launch-c59-disc
Sweet ride!
I find it highly appropriate that this would be introduced by a brand more known for “styling” than engineering 
BTW, I sure hope those Colnago designers were paying attention to the following information…it doesn’t appear so based on the location of that front brake caliper relative to the dropout opening.
http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/disc-brakes-and-mtb-forks-independent-testers-verify-axle-slippa
Zing!
Here’s ALL the info on the disc brake/QR ejection issue:
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/julesandjames/home/disk_and_quick_release/index.html
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Anyone notice those shifters?
Wassup widdat? Look sweet, though.
This interesting reading. I raced disc brake mountain bikes for years with far heavier and more frequent braking forces than would ever be seen on a road ride and never had an issue, or heard of an issue. That being said, I do not grind of the lawyer tabs which seems to be more common on road bikes.
I also developed a habit of checking my QR on every single ride from my years of wrenching where every wheel was checked prior to leaving the store.
Weather this is the right company for the development of such a product is certainly debatable, however it does not change my opinion that it is an exciting development.
I hope the “styling” comment was intended to be in pink since Colnago was one of the first companies to introduce and manufacture high-end carbon road frames, shaped tubing for ride enhancements, and has managed to win just about every major race in the World.
Unlike the other “design and ship overseas” companies, there are still ACTUAL bikes manufactured in Cambiago (although this is becoming more rare) and the company still has the capability to do custom in-house.
I’m starting to think “engineering-focused company” is code for unable to manufacture their own products:-)
This interesting reading. I raced disc brake mountain bikes for years with far heavier and more frequent braking forces than would ever be seen on a road ride and never had an issue, or heard of an issue. That being said, I do not grind of the lawyer tabs which seems to be more common on road bikes.
**I also developed a habit of checking my QR on every single ride **from my years of wrenching where every wheel was checked prior to leaving the store.
This ^^^ is the most likely reason it was never an issue for you. You “reset” the installation conditions.
Also, I think you might be mistaken on whether or not road or MTB bikes have higher potential braking forces…think of the greater kinetic energy that needs to be dissipated due to the higher road bike speeds.
Weather this is the right company for the development of such a product is certainly debatable, however it does not change my opinion that it is an exciting development.
Yes…things could get VERY “exciting” if the front wheel doesn’t stay attached to the bike!
I’m excited that some percentage of the road racers I compete against may be getting a wee bit slower.
Your concern is certainly not unfounded. I mean really, I see wheels falling off all the time.
I’m excited that some percentage of the road racers I compete against may be getting a wee bit slower.
Yeah, that 50g of extra drag is going to offset the guy braking later into a fast crit corner … 
j/k
I for one am shocked that Colnago of all “brands” is one of the first with this. Would have guess Specialized or something.
I’m excited that some percentage of the road racers I compete against may be getting a wee bit slower.
Yeah, that 50g of extra drag is going to offset the guy braking later into a fast crit corner … j/k
I for one am shocked that Colnago of all “brands” is one of the first with this. Would have guess Specialized or something.
I think Jack is commenting on the guy performing a 10km wheelie because his front wheel fell off.
Has anyone here rode a properly set up Hayes hydraulic disc brake. No disc drag, awesome modulation and power.
no, i am looking forward to everyone adding 100+ g of drag to their road bikes
in texas there are no races where the extra braking finesse is going to matter.
See Jack’s response as I assumed correctly … new bike racer and aeroness at all costs is pretty predictable
I know Texas is big (even lived there for a short stint myself), but there are still corners from my recollection.
Yes, the power/modulation of hydraulic brakes is awesome! Only took road bikes 20 years to catch on to the BB of MTB. Eventually brakes too I guess.
Its an interesting argument that will doubtless be settled over the next 5 years with real world conditions. Is the supposed extra drag from the disc brakes offset by the improved aerodynamics of the fork/rear? Is it offset by the ability to make SUBSTANTIALLY lighter rims as they no longer need to be structured to withstand the heat from friction/brake pad wear?
I just bought/built my new Parlee SLi, and I expect it to be my last bike for 5+ years—at that time, hopefully the technology will have evolved so that disc road bikes are either the norm or not, and the associated bleeding-edge technology problems with associated components will have been solved…or at least that was my justification for buying a new bike.
See Jack’s response as I assumed correctly … new bike racer and aeroness at all costs is pretty predictable
I know Texas is big (even lived there for a short stint myself), but there are still corners from my recollection.
Yes, the power/modulation of hydraulic brakes is awesome! Only took road bikes 20 years to catch on to the BB of MTB. Eventually brakes too I guess.
Just because something is a good idea in one discipline, it doesn’t mean it is in another…
I’m more excited about hydraulically actuated rim brakes for road/TT bikes than any road disc brakes.
I know Texas is big (even lived there for a short stint myself), but there are still corners from my recollection.
not ones where braking modulation or power would save you any time.
better brakes makes a lot more sense in MTB where mud, dirt, and water are common and where aerodynamics don’t matter at all.
If I lived in italy and trained or raced on those hairy giro descents I’d be much more on board with this idea. But I don’t. So I’m glad people think they will be able to do a crit faster because they can brake harder into a corner.
good luck with that =)
I know Texas is big (even lived there for a short stint myself), but there are still corners from my recollection.
not ones where braking modulation or power would save you any time.
better brakes makes a lot more sense in MTB where mud, dirt, and water are common and where aerodynamics don’t matter at all.
If I lived in italy and trained or raced on those hairy giro descents I’d be much more on board with this idea. But I don’t. So I’m glad people think they will be able to do a crit faster because they can brake harder into a corner.
good luck with that =)
Don’t recall where I said they would make ME faster in a crit corner. I have no intentions of getting disc brakes for a road bike. Already adopted for cyclocross and on my MTB bike years ago. I’m not getting discs for any road bike anytime soon (well, I’m eyeing the P5 closely and I agree it makes some sense here). Keep biking though (all types) and you will eventually be riding a round tubed, lugged, steel bike with fenders no matter how fast you get. You will see …
I would really like that actually for a training/commuting/errand bike!
disc brakes too!
Keep biking though (all types) and you will eventually be riding a round tubed, lugged, steel bike with fenders no matter how fast you get. You will see …
I would really like that actually for a training/commuting/errand bike!
disc brakes too!
Keep biking though (all types) and you will eventually be riding a round tubed, lugged, steel bike with fenders no matter how fast you get. You will see …
Yup - and when you finally get ‘it’ … you will have arrived and come full circle