Old 05-18-08 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by chipcom
So let me ask all the disc brake enthusiasts - since disc brake technology has been around and improving since the 70s, why aren't road racers clamoring for them? What are your theories?
Short answer ... they are heavier than caliper brakes. Thus, they are not the call for a light weight racing rig.

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