Conquest or Disc R [Archive]

lilmissstrange

10-05-05, 07:08 PM

Hello All...
Okay, one last piece of advice before I purchase my X bike this weekend. I have finally decided on the Redline Conquest (sweet ride for the buck) and then today I find a 2005 Redline Conquest Disc-R for less than the 2006 Conquest I was planning on buying. As it is online I am unable to test the disc but hear it rides a bit different. In the end they are about the exact same price. I have heard so many opinions of disc brakes that it seems a coin toss. My mt. bike and road have vs and cantis, my new X bike will be primarily for short commutes (5 to 15 miles) and little else. I want a fun and fast ride. Any swift response would be greatly appreciated.

Best,
sally :eek:

Jarery

10-05-05, 07:11 PM

If you live in a rain forest climate like pacific northwest consider the disc's, otherwise its not much an issue. They help in stopping when wet.

lilmissstrange

10-05-05, 07:24 PM

Oi! In the very hub of the northwest...it doesn't get any wetter than Olympia! Thanx for the input! By this weekend the decision will be made.

cheers!

crowbike

10-05-05, 10:38 PM

The Disc-R has a little bit different geometry with a lower BB and sloping top tube. It would be great if you could ride both models before you decide.

clfjmpr44

10-06-05, 08:37 AM

Sally,
I am in the middle of the same decision-making process, except I was looking at the Conquest Pro Vs. the Conquest Disc R. My local Performance Bike had both in stock, but the salesman told me the Disc R model isn't even a cyclocross bike. He told me that is Redline's road bike offering. Redline's website description is kinda bland, so I don't now whether this salesman knew what he was talking about or not. I have now firmly set my sights on the Conquest pro, for commuting, light off road and around town. Hope this helps.
A

bac

10-06-05, 01:44 PM

I own a Salsa Las Cruces set up with disc brakes. I'm absolutely in love with this set-up. Here are my thoughts on pros vs. cons:

Cons:
- A bit more weight

Pros:
- If you bend the rim a bit, you can still go (and stop!)
- Disc brake pads last forever (okay, not forever, buy MANY fold longer than rim pads - low maintanance)
- Far superior stopping power (even more so in wet, and ugly conditions)
- You won't risk heating up your rim, and blowing a tire on long descents
- They are just too damn cool looking! :D

http://www.bikegreenecounty.com/bac/Salsa.jpg

lilmissstrange

10-07-05, 06:17 AM

A..
thanx for the input. i've uncovered the same story so i think you've been given really reliable info. there is a seller on ebay that has brand new conquest pros and you can save yourself a couple hundred $ if you don't mind putting on the pedals, bars, etc. he also has a 2005 disc-r cheap, hence the temptation. But like you I've decided on the conquest pro...heading to Portland tomorrow to pick a pretty one up!!
Cheers..
sally

lilmissstrange

10-07-05, 06:20 AM

Tres magnifique! Have wanted a Salsa since buying my first mountain bike back in the eighties! In the cross they don't make a small enough framesize. Your bike is lovely...

peace...
s.

BlastRadius

10-07-05, 08:55 AM

Keep in mind the Conquest Disc-R is sloping geometry with slightly longer effective top tube length. The fit will be different.

edit: already been said.

clfjmpr44

10-07-05, 11:36 AM

I own a Salsa Las Cruces set up with disc brakes. I'm absolutely in love with this set-up. Here are my thoughts on pros vs. cons:

Cons:
- A bit more weight

Pros:
- If you bend the rim a bit, you can still go (and stop!)
- Disc brake pads last forever (okay, not forever, buy MANY fold longer than rim pads - low maintanance)
- Far superior stopping power (even more so in wet, and ugly conditions)
- You won't risk heating up your rim, and blowing a tire on long descents
- They are just too damn cool looking! :D

http://www.bikegreenecounty.com/bac/Salsa.jpg

Bac, give me your bike now! What size is it? You have to stop posting that thing, I've seen it all over these forums. Not only is it a kick ***** cyclo bike, but it is also orange, which is the best color in the world! If only the Las Cruces wasn't one million dollars....
A

bac

10-07-05, 11:57 AM

Bac, give me your bike now! What size is it? You have to stop posting that thing, I've seen it all over these forums. Not only is it a kick ***** cyclo bike, but it is also orange, which is the best color in the world! If only the Las Cruces wasn't one million dollars....
A

I'll have to say that I fell in love with this machine the first time I rode it. It is really a "do-all" bike. It’s a 54 cm btw, but I have it under lock/key, and 24 hours surveillance! :D