Cervelo launch S3 Disc aero road bike

What’s that good reason?

Extra weight, extra hassles, extra noise, ​extra costs, ​extra braking power 

Think about it, disc brakes came out on mtbks last century, so why now only on road bikes?

And so did carbon deep section wheels come out last century

Extra weight, extra hassles, extra noise,

​extra costs

, ​extra braking power

 

Think about it, disc brakes came out on mtbks last century, so why now only on road bikes?

And so did carbon deep section wheels come out last century

I think it’s all based on necessity, laws of diminishing returns..... disc make a much bigger difference on muddy wet MTB than on roadies. Roadies have always been more weight orientated. So I think manufacturers and consumers focused on that. Now that you can no longer drive the weight down much more, they look to drive innovation else where. Disc make some sense now as the improvement is worth it.... but yes, for normal training, good old alus still make sense.

But then since when does “sense” come into play in cycling? ????

Extra weight, extra hassles, extra noise, ​extra costs, ​extra braking power 

 

Think about it, disc brakes came out on mtbks last century, so why now only on road bikes?

And so did carbon deep section wheels come out last century

Not saying VIVA disc, but part of the reason for it only happening now was the need for other tech to evolve. 

Thru axles, better (lighter yet stronger) carbon lay up tech and fibres, etc. PLUS the advent of carbon wheels have forced the industry to look at alternative solutions to stop a bike that does not require friction on the wheels.

Its part solution to another problem, part advances in (other) tech as well as in the tech itself (hydro discs have come a LONG way) and part "the latest and greatest". I'm riding a disc bike at the moment and it is quite a step up from the bike I rode before. 

Not saying VIVA disc, but part of the reason for it only happening now was the need for other tech to evolve. 

 

Thru axles, better (lighter yet stronger) carbon lay up tech and fibres, etc. PLUS the advent of carbon wheels have forced the industry to look at alternative solutions to stop a bike that does not require friction on the wheels.

 

Its part solution to another problem, part advances in (other) tech as well as in the tech itself (hydro discs have come a LONG way) and part "the latest and greatest". I'm riding a disc bike at the moment and it is quite a step up from the bike I rode before. 

I had my first carbon rims (Zipp deep sections) in the late 90's and I'm the first to admit discs are a better braking system.

Unfortunately that is the only advantage, albeit it a big one

Disc systems are imo still more of a hassle factor compared to rim brakes and i'm not convinced that for the average rider worth the extra hassle

But then since when does “sense” come into play in cycling?

^^^ THIS!!!

That said, a middling road disc bike can be ±7.5kg (it said so on the packet), and that's not too shabby. Can probably shave that down a fair bit (I need a sugar daddy though). Again, for a disc bike... that stops properly. all the time.

Extra weight, extra hassles, extra noise,

​extra costs

, ​extra braking power

 

Think about it, disc brakes came out on mtbks last century, so why now only on road bikes?

They ran out of marketing tools. They've been riding on the weight thing for years, then it was stiffness, then aero. What else could they do. So disc brakes it is.

They ran out of marketing tools. They've been riding on the weight thing for years, then it was stiffness, then aero. What else could they do. So disc brakes it is.

Weight saving aerodynamic carbon discs that charge your lights and top up your water bottle 

I still have no idea why you would NOT want discs on your bicycle in 2018.

I wouldn't buy a bike without.

Who stocks Cervelo locally, and specifically Cape Town.?

Was also wondering the same thing, anyone???

I still have no idea why you would NOT want discs on your bicycle in 2018.

 

I wouldn't buy a bike without.

CSA is the only problem still

CSA is the only problem still

I'd tell them to grow up, come to the party and show why they are still stuck in 1983.

Petition to at least get the ball rolling?

Who stocks Cervelo locally, and specifically Cape Town.?

Was also wondering the same thing, anyone???

Spoke to the distributors. You can visit their website HERE for pricing and availability. 

You can also try the direct link to pricing HERE

My friend just got a deal on a R5 Dura Ace Di2 in the UK for £5000. R163,000 over here!

My friend just got a deal on a R5 Dura Ace Di2 in the UK for £5000. R163,000 over here!

Daaang! I need one of those £5000 “jobbies” We are getting drilled here in S.A with prices.

CSA is the only problem still

Campagnolo also only very recently released their disc groups, so for some that was also an issue

Campagnolo also only very recently released their disc groups, so for some that was also an issue

Yeah yeah wise ass. But that’s a personal choice. CSA currently doesn’t give us any choice.

Ps: Even though I currently have SR, that Campy hydro hood is so damn ugly I would gladly sell to SRAM or Shimano.

Daaang! I need one of those £5000 “jobbies” We are getting drilled here in S.A with prices.

I went from the S3 with discs back to my trusty old Spez with alu rims and rim brakes and it is k@k! Everything about my 7 year old Spez is better than the 2017 S3, except the braking. One finger braking is the FUTURE.

(The S3 can take 25mm Conti GP 4000s)

Back to the S3 - I'm not sure the added weight on the bike was solely because of the discs. My gut feeling is that Cervelo rushed the model to market, and possibly over-compensated. They also equip the S3 with terrible components, and the front end steers like a bus. But the discs rocked!

Regarding CSA - we had an issue at Double Century (we actually had several issues) with someone reporting us for riding bikes with discs. Luckily, since DC isn't a CSA sanctioned event and most of the riders aren't CSA members, they have no authority to ban people from using discs. (I did have to show the commissar this article https://inthebunch.co.za/2017/06/use-of-disc-brakes-why-and-who-the-ban-applies-to/ to convince him otherwise. The fact that he didn't know this himself was quite appalling!)

I went from the S3 with discs back to my trusty old Spez with alu rims and rim brakes and it is k@k! Everything about my 7 year old Spez is better than the 2017 S3, except the braking. One finger braking is the FUTURE.

 

(The S3 can take 25mm Conti GP 4000s)

 

Back to the S3 - I'm not sure the added weight on the bike was solely because of the discs. My gut feeling is that Cervelo rushed the model to market, and possibly over-compensated. They also equip the S3 with terrible components, and the front end steers like a bus. But the discs rocked!

 

Regarding CSA - we had an issue at Double Century (we actually had several issues) with someone reporting us for riding bikes with discs. Luckily, since DC isn't a CSA sanctioned event and most of the riders aren't CSA members, they have no authority to ban people from using discs. (I did have to show the commissar this article https://inthebunch.co.za/2017/06/use-of-disc-brakes-why-and-who-the-ban-applies-to/ to convince him otherwise. The fact that he didn't know this himself was quite appalling!)

Does Storck do a disc bike? 

Some of the pricing may force me to look at Giant ... they are relatively budget friendly.

Also doesn't seem as if too many brands have frame only options available.

Some of the pricing may force me to look at Giant ... they are relatively budget friendly.

Also doesn't seem as if too many brands have frame only options available.

Thats nothing to be sad about, the Giant TCR Disc, looks absolutely awesome!! 

Edit: Jeezuz did I actually just say that! Think I might still be drunk from New Years.

Thats nothing to be sad about, the Giant TCR Disc, looks absolutely awesome!!

 

Edit: Jeezuz did I actually just say that! Think I might still be drunk from New Years.

Really not a bad looking frame/bike except for the exposed brake hose on fork.

Some of the pricing may force me to look at Giant ... they are relatively budget friendly.

Also doesn't seem as if too many brands have frame only options available.

Just a pity that Giant don't bring all the options into SA. There are some good looking bikes in their lineup...

And then there is Canyon

Just a pity that Giant don't bring all the options into SA. There are some good looking bikes in their lineup...

 

And then there is Canyon

Yup, that the route I want to go.

Yup, that the route I want to go.

Has obtaining a Canyon become any easier yet.?