Disc Wheel

05/01/2021 0 min

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Disc Wheel
Disc wheels are solid or covered wheels designed to improve airflow around the rear end of the bike and reduce drag. They became popular in the early ’80s when Francesco Moser broke the cycling world hour record on the track riding front and rear discs. Triathletes were early adopters too, but disc wheel use is not as widespread as it is with dedicated time trial lists,