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08-27-15 | 10:23 AM

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merlinextraligh

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Originally Posted by rpenmanparker

Now where did I put the "trashcan of history"? This will be one of the biggest failures to ever be introduced to the road cycling market. Absolutely ridiculous. I hope Rotor has an understanding banker.

I think you're likely correct. However, if road bikes go to hydraulic disc brakes in a big way, and it actually shifts well, there may be enough of a niche market to support it.

Rotor claims it will be the lightest hydraulic disc brake equipped group on the market. And there are a certain percentage of people that do want electronic as a matter of principal.

So if you want hydraulic discs, categorically rule out electronic, this could be a good option. It may well appeal to people coming from MTB's already comfortable with hydraulic braking.

All that I'd bet its not around 5 years from now.

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