A lot of the news and information out of InterBike was about Hydraulic Disc Brakes on road bikes. Today I figured we would highlight a high end road bike that is built with the new system in mind. We will also be doing some information on the purpose behind the disc brake system on road bikes today.
As you can see we are highlighting the Colnago C59 Disc Bike. They have disc brake bikes available in their cross line as well but today is all about speed!
Let's see what Colnago says about their frame:
Welcome to a new era of high performance road bike braking, the Colnago C59 Disc.
Colnago have taken a bold step towards the future of road bike evolution with the introduction of the C59 Disc. Featuring fully hydraulic front and rear disc brakes it is set to bring a whole new level of performance and safety to the Colnago road bike line. The frame and fork are fully compatible with standard PM calipers too.
With twin 140mm diameter discs the frame and fork have also been redesigned in the key areas where the brakes are mounted. The fork is completely new, whilst at the rear of the main frame the chainstays and the seatstays are also new, to cope with the increased loading that the disc brakes generate at their mounting points. The C59 Disc is compatible with both electronic and mechanical groupsets.
Along with the main chassis changes, Colnago have also designed their own matching wheel system, the Artemis Disc. These wheels feature disc-specific hubs and full carbon composite wheel rims.
Now, no matter the weather, you can have the most powerful and controllable braking system available on a road bicycle. The system is easy to service, should it ever need servicing - as the system is essentially closed and there are no cables to replace or wear out. The regular maintenance will only consist of checking the brake pads for wear, and replacing them when needed - which is a simple five minute job.
Now for my personal take: I have used road mechanical disc brakes for about 5 years on my touring & cross bikes. I have used mountain bike hydraulic disc brakes for over 6 years now. I don't know how the appearance is yet on the whole system but if they are as controllable as the mountain bike hydraulic disc brakes are then I am sold on these especially with the weather conditions that we get year round in Western New York. Disc Brakes work great in the rain & snow and I feel completely at ease riding in these conditions when I on my bike with the disc brakes. I have never had an issue with rim brakes either but when they get wet it is always in the back of my mind that they can possibly not stop me in time if necessary.
Do you need them? Well that is only a question you can answer but if you are looking to upgrade your bike why not give them a try and see what you think about them. In the end, only you can be 100% if they are a necessity!
Now for my personal take: I have used road mechanical disc brakes for about 5 years on my touring & cross bikes. I have used mountain bike hydraulic disc brakes for over 6 years now. I don't know how the appearance is yet on the whole system but if they are as controllable as the mountain bike hydraulic disc brakes are then I am sold on these especially with the weather conditions that we get year round in Western New York. Disc Brakes work great in the rain & snow and I feel completely at ease riding in these conditions when I on my bike with the disc brakes. I have never had an issue with rim brakes either but when they get wet it is always in the back of my mind that they can possibly not stop me in time if necessary.
Do you need them? Well that is only a question you can answer but if you are looking to upgrade your bike why not give them a try and see what you think about them. In the end, only you can be 100% if they are a necessity!
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