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Old 07-06-2018, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark McM View Post
Are you sure that is the only reason?

In the past, bicycle product manufacturers have offered bonuses for riders that win races using specific products. These agreements are obviously to develop advertising opportunities, and are generally nto public knowledge. How can you be sure that there are no such bonuses being offered for riders who win using disc brake bikes? (Personally, I'd be more surprised if there aren't such agreements in place for the latest new bike introductions.)
I'm not sure that's the only reason, but I think performance is the biggest motivation.
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