Rouleur tech podcast: The Disc Debate
Samuel Johnson of Hunt wheels joins host Dan Cavallari to debate disc brakes in the WorldTour — are they heavier, faster, and is the argument finally settled?
With all men's WorldTour teams bar Ineos Grenadiers now on disc brake-equipped bikes, can we finally cease arguing about stopping and which is better?
Yes, and no. Samuel Johnson, US Market Manager at Hunt, wheel suppliers to Qhubeka-Assos, joins host Dan Cavallari to explain the advantages behind discs and ability to design using wider rims, wider tyres – it’s all good. But are they heavier? And are they faster?
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In printIssue 144
The Tour Issue
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
In printIssue 144
The Tour Issue
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
