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We've run 28mm Continental GP 4000s on our tandem with Dura Ace Calipers with no issues.
And the 28 stands for 28mm wide, although I do understand the actual width can vary.
The "C" in the equation modifies the 700, not the 28, and refers to the fact that the tires are made for 700c rims.
The tire is desiginated 700c 28mm, although admittedly the 28mm is a nominal measurement that does vary by manufacturer, and rim width.
The problem on your Domane may be that it uses Trek's calipers not Shimano
And the 28 stands for 28mm wide, although I do understand the actual width can vary.
The "C" in the equation modifies the 700, not the 28, and refers to the fact that the tires are made for 700c rims.
The tire is desiginated 700c 28mm, although admittedly the 28mm is a nominal measurement that does vary by manufacturer, and rim width.
The problem on your Domane may be that it uses Trek's calipers not Shimano
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There has been some, you can google it.
The difference is getting better, and I think one Specialized bike claims almost no difference.
But if the whole purpose of this endeavor is to be able to use carbon rims, the aero advantage of carbon rims over a decently aero aluminum rim is going to be pretty small, so anything you give back on the disc is likely to make it a wash.
I'm not arguing that aero drag is a major reason not to runs discs, I'm just questioning what you're accomplishing if the purpose of running discs is to allow you to use CF rims.
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There has been some, you can google it.
The difference is getting better, and I think one Specialized bike claims almost no difference.
But if the whole purpose of this endeavor is to be able to use carbon rims, the aero advantage of carbon rims over a decently aero aluminum rim is going to be pretty small, so anything you give back on the disc is likely to make it a wash.
I'm not arguing that aero drag is a major reason not to runs discs, I'm just questioning what you're accomplishing if the purpose of running discs is to allow you to use CF rims.
The difference is getting better, and I think one Specialized bike claims almost no difference.
But if the whole purpose of this endeavor is to be able to use carbon rims, the aero advantage of carbon rims over a decently aero aluminum rim is going to be pretty small, so anything you give back on the disc is likely to make it a wash.
I'm not arguing that aero drag is a major reason not to runs discs, I'm just questioning what you're accomplishing if the purpose of running discs is to allow you to use CF rims.
I don't have any issues with caliper brakes on my CF rims and still would prefer to prefer disc brakes but not for the additional cost and weight that hydraulic systems command.
Granted, I'm not fast and only get caught out in the rain occasionally.
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"28c" is gibberish shorthand for "700x28c" which is gibberish shorthand for 700c x 28mm, AKA a 700c tire that is 28mm wide. That is, a tire with a bead seat diameter of 622mm that inflates to 28mm wide. In a sane world, we would label such a tire something like 28 - 622.
Sometimes a "28c" tire won't inflate to exactly 28mm; different tires end up measuring slightly differently, and the rim width also affects inflated width.
Sometimes a "28c" tire won't inflate to exactly 28mm; different tires end up measuring slightly differently, and the rim width also affects inflated width.
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Count me as a disc fan. My Roubaix came with the brand new eTap Hydro and the braking is incredible. The amount of control/modulation blows away any rim brakes I've ever used, though you have to be careful because it can literally throw you over the handlebars. For me the weight penalty was worth it, it only weighs about a half pound more than the eTap rim brake groupset.
My buddy was doing a long descent in Moab a few years ago and his CF rim brakes literally blew up his tire and he had a huge accident and was lucky he didn't die. That's an extreme example, but if you do mountain rides/descents then I feel discs are way, way safer with CF wheels. They're probably overkill if you live in Kansas or something.
Also your tire options are immense. I've got 28s on right now that really measure 30, and I could easily fit 34's or maybe bigger on this bike.
My buddy was doing a long descent in Moab a few years ago and his CF rim brakes literally blew up his tire and he had a huge accident and was lucky he didn't die. That's an extreme example, but if you do mountain rides/descents then I feel discs are way, way safer with CF wheels. They're probably overkill if you live in Kansas or something.
Also your tire options are immense. I've got 28s on right now that really measure 30, and I could easily fit 34's or maybe bigger on this bike.
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I've got a bike with rim brakes, 53mm tires, and full-length fenders running below the brakes with well over a centimeter of clearance over the tires.
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A vote here for disc brakes. My two newest bikes have them Aerodynamic drag and the bike weighing slightly more is not hindering my performance/enjoyment of cycling at all. Plenty of other things are but not those.
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We've run 28mm Continental GP 4000s on our tandem with Dura Ace Calipers with no issues.
And the 28 stands for 28mm wide, although I do understand the actual width can vary.
The "C" in the equation modifies the 700, not the 28, and refers to the fact that the tires are made for 700c rims.
The tire is desiginated 700c 28mm, although admittedly the 28mm is a nominal measurement that does vary by manufacturer, and rim width.
The problem on your Domane may be that it uses Trek's calipers not Shimano
And the 28 stands for 28mm wide, although I do understand the actual width can vary.
The "C" in the equation modifies the 700, not the 28, and refers to the fact that the tires are made for 700c rims.
The tire is desiginated 700c 28mm, although admittedly the 28mm is a nominal measurement that does vary by manufacturer, and rim width.
The problem on your Domane may be that it uses Trek's calipers not Shimano
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The OP asked a simple question. My answer is to go with calipers on a road bike.
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Actually, no.
Note I said 28c tires - not 28mm. 28c Continental GP4000IIs measure 30mm...Schwalbe Pro Ones measure 31.7mm.
I originally bought the direct-mount caliper of the Domane SLR. I needed to use the barrel adjusters to get anywhere close to clearing the tire through the caliper for quick wheel removal (note my original comment re: wheel removal). It was on this basis that I switched out to a disc version. I transport my bike regularly with the wheels removed. Discs free me up from all of the hassle of clearance issues.
Note I said 28c tires - not 28mm. 28c Continental GP4000IIs measure 30mm...Schwalbe Pro Ones measure 31.7mm.
I originally bought the direct-mount caliper of the Domane SLR. I needed to use the barrel adjusters to get anywhere close to clearing the tire through the caliper for quick wheel removal (note my original comment re: wheel removal). It was on this basis that I switched out to a disc version. I transport my bike regularly with the wheels removed. Discs free me up from all of the hassle of clearance issues.
Um yes!
Even 700 x 30!
Lots of factors come into play as to what tires fit a bike.
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Can everything but weight be equal now? Last I considered a disc road bike price was very different between disc and caliper brakes. I'd be surprised to be able to buy a both an Ultegra caliper and Ultegra disc bikes for the same price. I would have expect that to be upwards of a $500 difference.
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I chose a specific frame, I opted for the caliper version - Domane SLR - caliper. After riding it for 3 weeks and struggling with clearance offered when removing wheels for easy transport, I chose to upgrade to a disc version. And so, unlike may of the vigilant caliper die-hards that turn innocuous threads into flame-wars, I own both, ride both, and have weighed the merits of each in a real-life decision analysis, ultimately putting my money where my mouth is.
And to the OP's original query, I prefer the aesthetic of my disc Domane to my caliper Domane 4.5 for reasons previously provided.
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Ha! I love the vigilance with which these forums defend sacred ground of caliper brakes! Posting in these forums is like swimming with sharks
I chose a specific frame, I opted for the caliper version - Domane SLR - caliper. After riding it for 3 weeks and struggling with clearance offered when removing wheels for easy transport, I chose to upgrade to a disc version. And so, unlike may of the vigilant caliper die-hards that turn innocuous threads into flame-wars, I own both, ride both, and have weighed the merits of each in a real-life decision analysis, ultimately putting my money where my mouth is.
And to the OP's original query, I prefer the aesthetic of my disc Domane to my caliper Domane 4.5 for reasons previously provided.
I chose a specific frame, I opted for the caliper version - Domane SLR - caliper. After riding it for 3 weeks and struggling with clearance offered when removing wheels for easy transport, I chose to upgrade to a disc version. And so, unlike may of the vigilant caliper die-hards that turn innocuous threads into flame-wars, I own both, ride both, and have weighed the merits of each in a real-life decision analysis, ultimately putting my money where my mouth is.
And to the OP's original query, I prefer the aesthetic of my disc Domane to my caliper Domane 4.5 for reasons previously provided.
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Unless I really needed discs for some application, I'd go caliper. I know caliper. It works. I know it works. Changing wheels is easy. All my existing wheels (of the right dropout spacing and gear type) work. I do not need another standard!
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What bad info? I parlayed my specific experience...the issue is not fundamental clearance once installed, but the clearance of the caliper to enable the tire to pass through on each install/uninstall. Once the caliper is tensioned for a particular rim width, the amount of incremental clearance provided by the release lever provides a restriction on wider tires when trying to remove wheels for transport, as experienced by yours truly.
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Can everything but weight be equal now? Last I considered a disc road bike price was very different between disc and caliper brakes. I'd be surprised to be able to buy a both an Ultegra caliper and Ultegra disc bikes for the same price. I would have expect that to be upwards of a $500 difference.
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The Pinarello GAN models to which I alluded in my OP are sold at the same pricepoint. I can get full Ultegra with caliper brakes on a variant with their "T700" carbon fiber, or an almost identically-outfitted one with disc brakes, but with their slightly heavier "T600" carbon fiber frame (the brakes and wheels might also be adding a little of the extra weight - other components are identical).
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As per my original post, not only did I need to open/release the caliper, but I needed to exhaust the full extent of barrel adjusters in order for that particular tire to clear the caliper upon removal. For other 28c tires with wider profile, namely the GP4000IIs and the Schwalbe Pro One, the issue was even greater.
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Yep, that's how I saw it and the only reason I said anything. Personally I could care less what brakes someone uses.
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Unless you're planning on running tires wider than 28mm, caliper setup every day.
Modern road calipers stop just fine, and 1.5lbs is a lot of weight.
If you're going to use the bike on dirt/gravel roads, or are doing loaded touring and want wider than 28mm tires, then discs become a viable option.
Modern road calipers stop just fine, and 1.5lbs is a lot of weight.
If you're going to use the bike on dirt/gravel roads, or are doing loaded touring and want wider than 28mm tires, then discs become a viable option.