Old 08-29-06, 04:58 PM
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Phantoj
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Can you race cross in the lower categories with disc brakes?

Hi.

I'm thinking about getting a commuter bike. I'm thinking maybe a cyclocross bike, so I could try out some of the local trails and maybe even give cyclocross racing a whirl. Now I know the UCI has banned disc brakes, but I kind of thought the ban applies only to the more elite levels. So that's the question: can a newb show up with discs and race in some sort of Novice or Beginner or Cat 5 class?

thanks!
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