Anyone actually have a disc brake CX bike? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T17:59:53Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/anyone-actually-have-a-disc?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A64159&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDavid, i agree completely...…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-08-14:1198434:Comment:641842010-08-14T00:06:03.057ZDrew Hagerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DrewHager
David, i agree completely... i think this will grow to become a popular setup especially amongst privateers racing usac or non sanctioned races.
David, i agree completely... i think this will grow to become a popular setup especially amongst privateers racing usac or non sanctioned races. I'm building a Major Jake fra…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-08-13:1198434:Comment:641592010-08-13T20:05:25.023ZDavid Mackintoshhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DavidMackintosh
I'm building a Major Jake frame with a Wound Up disc fork, so I'll still be running a cantilever in the back. You can never use that much braking power in the rear, and the canti is lighter, so it might be a good combination.
I'm building a Major Jake frame with a Wound Up disc fork, so I'll still be running a cantilever in the back. You can never use that much braking power in the rear, and the canti is lighter, so it might be a good combination. Most companies are probably t…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-08-13:1198434:Comment:640302010-08-13T01:55:12.751ZMatt McNamarahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MattMcNamara
Most companies are probably taking a wait and see attitude. Discs have drawbacks with regard to fork weight/mfg, danger, etc...so if the pro's really want them, brake companies will make them but it's not a given yet.
Most companies are probably taking a wait and see attitude. Discs have drawbacks with regard to fork weight/mfg, danger, etc...so if the pro's really want them, brake companies will make them but it's not a given yet. I have a 2006 Redline Disc-r…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-08-12:1198434:Comment:640112010-08-12T18:16:27.767ZGeorge Hermancehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GeorgeHermance
I have a 2006 Redline Disc-r Al frame, cabron fork, and disc brakes. Avid mechincal they work excellant wet or dry, weight is is at the center of the wheel . It doesn't interfer my ride.
I have a 2006 Redline Disc-r Al frame, cabron fork, and disc brakes. Avid mechincal they work excellant wet or dry, weight is is at the center of the wheel . It doesn't interfer my ride. It will be interesting to see…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-08-12:1198434:Comment:639822010-08-12T16:23:55.564ZPaulhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/PaulFormiller
It will be interesting to see how many folks actually convert to disc in the pros and higher cats. I guess if you're a pro and have lots of bikes you'd have a "speciality bike" with disc for specific courses.<br />
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I love my disc brakes on my mountain bike, but I just don't see the need for that much braking power in a cross race.
It will be interesting to see how many folks actually convert to disc in the pros and higher cats. I guess if you're a pro and have lots of bikes you'd have a "speciality bike" with disc for specific courses.<br />
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I love my disc brakes on my mountain bike, but I just don't see the need for that much braking power in a cross race. I have a fully ghetto-ized si…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-08-11:1198434:Comment:639312010-08-11T23:53:31.377Zhellbellyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/hellbelly
<b>I have a fully ghetto-ized single speed disc brake cross bike that I intend to campaign on. I know Soma, Salsa, Origin8, Voodoo and just about any custom shop will perv one out for ya. My dream would be a single speed Speedvagen or Soulcraft with discs. Crabon Fibre? No thanx. I just like discs as I have them on every bike I own save one road single speed and the power is noticeably different. I do not give a rats a$$ if its not pure old skool or wtf. Weight is not a huge deal to me as I am…</b>
<b>I have a fully ghetto-ized single speed disc brake cross bike that I intend to campaign on. I know Soma, Salsa, Origin8, Voodoo and just about any custom shop will perv one out for ya. My dream would be a single speed Speedvagen or Soulcraft with discs. Crabon Fibre? No thanx. I just like discs as I have them on every bike I own save one road single speed and the power is noticeably different. I do not give a rats a$$ if its not pure old skool or wtf. Weight is not a huge deal to me as I am bigger cat and I like the way they perform.</b> I think the top euro-pros wil…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-08-11:1198434:Comment:639092010-08-11T17:05:31.062ZKatsu Tandahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KatsuTanda
I think the top euro-pros will have some disc brake bikes but probably only for really nasty muddy races. Dry or not so nasty races they will probably run cantis because they are lighter
I think the top euro-pros will have some disc brake bikes but probably only for really nasty muddy races. Dry or not so nasty races they will probably run cantis because they are lighter I raced my Salsa for a few se…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-08-10:1198434:Comment:638182010-08-10T18:25:18.552ZDStudleyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DStudley
I raced my Salsa for a few seasons setup with disc brakes, but decided the weight penalty didn't justify the gain. I still have the bike setup with the disc brakes it has just been retired to commuter detail these days. As you state I bought frame and fork and pieced together myself. I know there are a few companies that make them (add Redline to the list), but most of those are lower-end models with less desirable components.
I raced my Salsa for a few seasons setup with disc brakes, but decided the weight penalty didn't justify the gain. I still have the bike setup with the disc brakes it has just been retired to commuter detail these days. As you state I bought frame and fork and pieced together myself. I know there are a few companies that make them (add Redline to the list), but most of those are lower-end models with less desirable components. soma also makes one but i thi…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-08-10:1198434:Comment:638132010-08-10T16:31:21.879Zkenneth fetsurkahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/kennethfetsurka
soma also makes one but i think its only sold as a frame set, its the double cross DC
soma also makes one but i think its only sold as a frame set, its the double cross DC I think Salsa and maybe Voodo…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-08-10:1198434:Comment:638072010-08-10T14:24:07.218ZHamiltonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Hamilton
I think Salsa and maybe Voodoo have disc bikes. All of the bikes currently available were designed by summer of 2009, so there hasn't been time to design and produce a bike with disc brakes since the UCI decision. Even at that, I bet most of the manufacturers are waiting for a better(lighter) disc brake design as well as some indication of public demand. So, the weight of the whole thing probably rests on Avid to make a new bb5/7 design that will get enough people excited about trying it that…
I think Salsa and maybe Voodoo have disc bikes. All of the bikes currently available were designed by summer of 2009, so there hasn't been time to design and produce a bike with disc brakes since the UCI decision. Even at that, I bet most of the manufacturers are waiting for a better(lighter) disc brake design as well as some indication of public demand. So, the weight of the whole thing probably rests on Avid to make a new bb5/7 design that will get enough people excited about trying it that bike manufacturers add disc tabs to their bikes.