why are Disk brakes banned in UCI cyclocross events

CraigH
CraigH Posts: 321
edited July 2009 in The bottom bracket
a mountain biker friend has just asked me and I dont know...

1) UCI and Tradition.. simply dont want them.
2) safety(?) sharp/hot/dangerous because you can stop too fast?


any ideas for the reason behind the ban?

thanks

C

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  • White Line
    White Line Posts: 887
    Somebody once crashed and a rotor ended up in an eight-year-old girl's head. :shock:

    I hear they're thinking of bringing them back though.
    Emiliana the CAAD9
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    They're only banned from elite / World Cup events but apparently it's under review. I don't think you'll find a problem at your local league events. The reason was on safety grounds if crashing into other riders / spectators.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    Where is the logic in that, as disc brakes are allowed in UCI MTB races, aren't they?
    Tail end Charlie

    The above post may contain traces of sarcasm or/and bullsh*t.
  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,719
    The UCI hate innovation.
  • gimboid
    gimboid Posts: 24
    What makes them more dangerous when crashing than other types of brakes? :oops:
  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,719
    gimboid wrote:
    What makes them more dangerous when crashing than other types of brakes? :oops:
    The sharp spinning metal disk which can easily take off appendages is pretty dangerous to be honest...
  • mikely
    mikely Posts: 2
    ugnghi91
  • mikely
    mikely Posts: 2
    ugnghi91

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