Ok, take it easy on me, "What's wrong with the Dork Disc"?
04-16-17, 04:49 PM
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Last bike I got, a Specialized Diverge Expert, it was so loose I couldn't have left it on if I had wanted to. Wonder if they did that on purpose or used one from some other wheels that didn't fit knowing it would be the first thing removed 
04-16-17, 08:18 PM
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The dork disc is a warning sign to everyone that you do not know how to adjust the low limiter on your r.d. and are too cheap to have it done by a mechanic. My road bike originally came with one, so when I got it home, I went at the dreaded disc with wire cutters till it was obliterated.
There. Now, isn't that better?
There. Now, isn't that better?
04-16-17, 09:21 PM
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04-17-17, 06:06 AM
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My old bike came with one. I never thought about it. Now that I see it p*sses some of you off I think I’ll paint it purple.
Oh,and you better not look at this, I'm afraid you'll go apoplectic:
https://www.bikeradar.com/us/road/new...st-look-47261/
Oh,and you better not look at this, I'm afraid you'll go apoplectic:
https://www.bikeradar.com/us/road/new...st-look-47261/
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04-17-17, 09:59 AM
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I modify large stainless steel saucepan lids to replace the cheap plastic dork discs because my stock of vintage chrome ones ran out. They're almost as aerodynamic as solid wheels.
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04-17-17, 10:10 AM
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My old bike came with one. I never thought about it. Now that I see it p*sses some of you off I think I’ll paint it purple.
Oh,and you better not look at this, I'm afraid you'll go apoplectic:
DonChisciotte disc brake guard: first look - BikeRadar USA
Oh,and you better not look at this, I'm afraid you'll go apoplectic:
DonChisciotte disc brake guard: first look - BikeRadar USA
04-17-17, 10:16 AM
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Dork discs along with wheel reflectors are usually removed by elitist wanna be "pro look" racer types that want to look fast even though they are not.
I was upset when I found my Zipp 303s didn't come with them and and even more upset when Zipp customer service was not able provide them.
I was upset when I found my Zipp 303s didn't come with them and and even more upset when Zipp customer service was not able provide them.
04-17-17, 01:52 PM
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So, you know how to take a freewheel off. That's amazing. I had not considered turning a 2 minute job into a 20 minute ordeal.
04-17-17, 02:02 PM
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You should use one, especially a large black one that sticks out, and reflectors, and foam handlebar grips instead of tape if you can ride faster and climb better than anyone else in your group as it will definitely add insult to injury. I'm not that person so I can ride with any of that stuff.
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04-17-17, 02:41 PM
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04-17-17, 04:10 PM
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04-18-17, 04:49 AM
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The Colnago deserves a pizza pan dork disc. You get a 5% bonus speed perk when everything on the bike is Italian.
04-18-17, 05:16 AM
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04-18-17, 12:09 PM
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I ride a bike that was owned and ridden by a 'podium' finisher. I had to replace seven spokes because they were severely damaged by the chain.
There were two reasons for the damage: lazy spoking and contingency (a big bump launched the chain into the space between the cluster and the spokes.
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The wheel was laced such that, should a chain drop into the space between the cluster and hub, it would 'cam' the chain into the hub's center and therefore severely damage the outer spokes.
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There were two reasons for the damage: lazy spoking and contingency (a big bump launched the chain into the space between the cluster and the spokes.
Also:
The wheel was laced such that, should a chain drop into the space between the cluster and hub, it would 'cam' the chain into the hub's center and therefore severely damage the outer spokes.
Joe
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I may get shot down in flames by someone who knows the law better than I, but I understand that here in the UK shops are required by law to sell new bikes complete with bell and reflectors, but individuals are not required by law to have them on their bikes.
So like the dork discs, many reflectors and bells are ditched straight away.
So like the dork discs, many reflectors and bells are ditched straight away.
I think bells are actually stylish.., and reflectors are pretty necessary if you are going to ride at night.
Resist the Disc!
04-23-17, 07:01 PM
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Who knows? They might actually make the rear wheel a bit more aerodynamic, sort of like a half-disc rear wheel. Replacing broken spokes is a royal pain, so if it offers any protection at all, it seems to me the few ounces of extra weight would be worth it.
As far as saving weight goes, I am a little over-weight (OK, maybe more than 'a little'), so it would be much more of an improvement in speed if I simply reduced the weight of the object covering the saddle, and much easier. I would leave the disc on. Unless you ride at a pro-level, where every 1/100th of a second counts, you won't notice the extra ounce or two. There are better ways to reduce weight on the bike.
Just my opinion, as a Bicycle Vehicularist. My bikes are not toys, or recreational equipment. They are valuable tools.
As far as saving weight goes, I am a little over-weight (OK, maybe more than 'a little'), so it would be much more of an improvement in speed if I simply reduced the weight of the object covering the saddle, and much easier. I would leave the disc on. Unless you ride at a pro-level, where every 1/100th of a second counts, you won't notice the extra ounce or two. There are better ways to reduce weight on the bike.
Just my opinion, as a Bicycle Vehicularist. My bikes are not toys, or recreational equipment. They are valuable tools.
02-12-20, 05:48 AM
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Tell your friend, if the derailleur is adjusted properly the disc isn't needed. Even on the lowest ratio cog.
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