Originally Posted by American Euchre

Do you think there is a conspiracy against the major manufacturers to ban disks?

A significant percentage of racers don't want them. They can't speak out openly for obvious reasons: can't bite the hand that feeds them.

But they do have concerns about safety. Road racers face the risk of high speed pileups after crashes, where riders can fall in very close proximity to their fellow riders. MTB racers and cyclocross competitors don't face the same type or level of risk as pack riding is not the norm in those events. Not to mention speeds are much lower.

Bicycle racing is inherently dangerous: adding another variable, this one involving hot, slicing disks, would give anyone pause.

If the competitors are concerned, disks should be placed on hold until their safety concerns are properly addressed.

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As far as the disk proponents on this forum: feel free to state your preferences. DO NOT expect to pass off wild exaggeration and bizarre fear mongering to go unquestioned.

If you can't handle having your unsupported and wildly exaggerated claims being questioned, don't air them here.