Let's talk disc brake road bikes

[PeterXu]

From the pictures it looks like the post clamp might sit down inside a pocket and the hole is to access the clamp?

What size post does this frame use?  And is it standard round or a proprietary shape as many road bike posts are.

You are right, it is a proprietary shape seat post.

[PeterXu]

What do you think about thru axle type disc road bike frame ?

Peter,
I'm interested by the 092 frame too.
What is the weight of the frame? And the fork?

Around 875+/-30g for size 52cm, and 400+/-15g for fork

[325racer]

Peter,

What's the word on a 56cm frame in this design, and is there a zero setback seatpost available if people need to be more over the pedals?

What are the axle standards on this frame?  15 or 20mm front and 12x142 rear? 

This info will help those looking so they can look at hubs too.

[carbonazza]

It's got disc brakes and a thru axle- shouldn't it also have a 1X drivetrain? 

Here it is!
http://road.cc/content/news/148381-sram-announces-single-ring-transmissions-road

[Patrick C.]

When jokes come true

Reminds me of this-
http://www.theonion.com/articles/fuck-everything-were-doing-five-blades,11056/

[Carbon_Dude]

That was pretty funny Patrick!

[PeterXu]

Peter,

What's the word on a 56cm frame in this design, and is there a zero setback seatpost available if people need to be more over the pedals?

What are the axle standards on this frame?  15 or 20mm front and 12x142 rear? 

This info will help those looking so they can look at hubs too.

Size 56cm mold will be made in June.  Sorry, I don't think there will be a zero setback seat post for this frame. almost our road bicycle frame seat posts do have setback.

The axle standards ate front 100x15 and rear 142x12

Thanks for your questions.

[Carbon_Dude]

Hi Peter, thanks for providing an update.  I may be interested in a 56cm 092, please keep us updated on availability.

[velofranner]

I might also be interested in the 56cm 092, it looks fast and nice!

[325racer]

Same here, 56cm 092.  I have to start saving pennies.

Where are you guys located?  Maybe we can get a deal if we all purchase together?

[cmh]

I am happy you started this thread CMH, I am also looking for a dic road bike, but also flat bars.

Wasn't me, man!

[Carbon_Dude]

This bike is like what I am thinking about building, 1x11 drivetrain, SRAM Rival 1 shifters although I'm not sure if I'd go drop bar or flat bar.  I know, I know, if I went flat bar it would be basically a mountain bike with a rigid fork and road wheels.



The above frame appears to be a Specialized Diverge.

[Carbon_Dude]

From the pictures it looks like the post clamp might sit down inside a pocket and the hole is to access the clamp?

What size post does this frame use?  And is it standard round or a proprietary shape as many road bike posts are.

You are right, it is a proprietary shape seat post.

BTW, I don't mind the D-shaped seat post, this is like what Giant has on the Defy road bike.

[Sitar_Ned]

I thought you weren't a road bike guy, CD?

I'd also like to have a bike similar to what you're talking about. I owned a road bike for about two months and sold it bc I just couldn't get used to the drop bars, shifters, and brakes. Thing is, if I were to build I bike like this with flat bars then my initial response is that I might as well just buy some road wheels and tires for my 057 and lockout the front fork and save about a grand. On the other hand, the road bike was awesome because of how light, fast, and efficient  it was.. the significant added weight on my 057 and more importantly the lower gear range would probably leave a lot to be desired. I'm just not sure if that would be enough to justify the cost of the build.

I'm jonesin to do another build. It's either a bike like this or a full suspension that I'd probably end up spending double what I would on a build like this.

[Carbon_Dude]

SN, I'm still not convinced that I am a road bike guy.  It's just that I love bikes and like you said, I'm kinda wanting to do another build.  Not sure I would want a Fatbike either so I'm keeping my options open.

I rode four road bikes yesterday at a new local bike shop, a Giant Defy Advanced 1, Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, Giant Fastroad Comax 2, and a Cannondale Badboy.  Here is what I thought of each road bike:

1)  Giant Defy Advanced 1 - Nice bike, decent price, mech disc brakes were a bit weak, shifted okay, rode just okay. ($2,300)
2)  Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 - Very nice bike, shifted nice, hydro disc brakes worked well, rode very nice. ($3,300)
3)  Giant Fastroad Comax 2 - Nice bike, very good price, hydro disc brakes pretty good, comfortable flat bar, familiar shifting, good ride. ($1,350)
4)  Cannondale Badboy - Interesting bike, a bit heavy, kinda like a basic mountain bike with road wheels and 75mm travel on the front fork, road wheels, disc brakes, reasonable price. ($1,750)

One thing that was common among all the bikes was they seem to all feel a bit on the small side.  Partly because road bikes have a smaller wheelbase, skinny tires, lighter weight, and the two Defy road bikes having the drop bars also made them feel awkward.  Again, I'm not really a road bike guy but am wondering if I would enjoy an occasional road ride.

So far nothing has really got my attention, the store did not have a Giant Fastroad Comax 1 available to ride but it might come in in a few weeks.  Overall I'm glad I got to ride a few road bikes, now I know that I'm only luke warm on getting a disc road bike.  Since I'm in no hurry, I can wait until SRAM releases all of their road bike 1x11 options in July.