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• Jack Hughes

  

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  8 de fevereiro de 2022 20:50:58 ART

  The UCI has banned all cyclists from using disc brakes, after being asked by the AIGCP (Association of Independent Professional Cycling Teams) and Cyclistes Professionnels Association (CPA). In 2013, Chris Froome was the first Tour de France winner to say that he dislikes disc brakes. The CPA wrote a letter to the UCI asking them to ban the use of disc brakes on the pro peloton.

   

  Although disc brakes are more expensive than conventional ones, pros use them on their road bikes. As these new technology continues to evolve, improvements will trickle down to the average rider, and the benefits outweigh any safety concerns. But why do professional cyclists use disc brakes? In some ways, they are a bit more complicated than conventional brakes, so the average biker may find it difficult to justify investing in disc brakes.

   

  There are a few obvious reasons. The brakes provide more stopping power than rim brakes and are easier to adjust for different circumstances. These features make them the best choice for racing and steep descents. And, the fact that discs generate less force than rim brakes makes them the best choice for many cycling enthusiasts. But, despite the cost, the benefits far outweigh the risks. The discs can be more expensive than conventional braking systems, so they're not for everyone.