Old 01-26-11 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
Rear discs are used routinely on outdoor tracks, where it can be windy, so I don't imagine it would be a problem on the road. However, most of the aerodynamic benefit comes from the front wheel, so IDK if you will notice a very significant improvement. What does make a big difference IME is using bladed / oval spokes instead of round spokes and to minimize the spoke count in the front and to a lesser extent in the rear. Finally, use the narrowest possible front rim and tire.
Does my Specialized tri-spoke count? According to this: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/wheel/grignon.htm it's pretty aero.

Still, it can really throw me around on windy days. I can't imagine using a front disc outdoors.
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