Trek and Cancellara

[willemvoorneveld]

In current Vuelta, Fabian Cancellara is not using the latest Trek Madona 7 (with the rear-brake hidden underneath) but instead an older model with standard rear-brake configuration. Would be good to understand why he prefers the older one over the new ones. Doesn't he like the brake performance of the new configuration ?

 

[King Boonen]

In current Vuelta, Fabian Cancellara is not using the latest Trek Madona 7 (with the rear-brake hidden underneath) but instead an older model with standard rear-brake configuration. Would be good to understand why he prefers the older one over the new ones. Doesn't he like the brake performance of the new configuration ?

Because current brakes under the bottom-bracket are rubbish and should only ever be used on TT bikes.

 

[Suedehead]

Fabian rides the Domane. A different model.
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/race_performance/domane_6_series/

 

[richwagmn]

Because current brakes under the bottom-bracket are rubbish and should only ever be used on TT bikes.

Not sure what you mean by current brakes. It is a dual bolt DA brake made for that purpose and has gotten excellent reviews.

Is under bracket mounting a good idea? Not sure yet. But calling the DA brakes used on the 7 series Madones crap is over the top.

 

[twothirds]

Under the chainstay brakes are stupid for racing. Can't make on the fly adjustments from the saddle (or the team car) if need be.

 

[Mike Jacoubowsky]

Under the chainstay brakes are stupid for racing. Can't make on the fly adjustments from the saddle (or the team car) if need be.

The brake clearance is adjusted from the cable up front; you don't need access to the brake itself. Same for the quick release. If there's an issue, just open it up. It is a rear brake after all, which is responsible for very little of your braking power.

 

[Bustedknuckle]

The brake clearance is adjusted from the cable up front; you don't need access to the brake itself. Same for the quick release. If there's an issue, just open it up. It is a rear brake after all, which is responsible for very little of your braking power.

MIKE..long time no hear..since I left wreck.bikes...

Peter

"qui si parla Campagnolo"

But I've worked on a few specialized and Boardman TT bikes and the brakes are truly crappola..same for a BMC for Phinney and a Storck..mini vs, limited(no?) adjustment..****poor stopping power but ooooo they are aero..

The brake on the trek is a different animal.

 

[twothirds]

The brake clearance is adjusted from the cable up front; you don't need access to the brake itself. Same for the quick release. If there's an issue, just open it up. It is a rear brake after all, which is responsible for very little of your braking power.

But if it is dragging and not centered, then you just might be stuck.