Zipp launches new Super 9 disc brake disc wheel

The world's first disc wheel designed for disc brakes has been launched by American wheel brand Zipp.

(Image credit: (c)2014 Joe Vondersaar)

The likely hood is that you do not currently own a time trial bike with disc brakes, as at present, the only one we can think of is the new Parlee TT bike launched this week.

However, we fully expect that more bikes will be launched over the coming year, and Zipp have prepared for this with the launch of the Super 9 Disc-brake Disc. Owing to complex cable routing and heavy integration, braking on time trial bikes is often poor.

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Oliver Bridgewood - no, Doctor Oliver Bridgewood - is a PhD Chemist who discovered a love of cycling. He enjoys racing time trials, hill climbs, road races and criteriums. During his time at Cycling Weekly, he worked predominantly within the tech team, also utilising his science background to produce insightful fitness articles, before moving to an entirely video-focused role heading up the Cycling Weekly YouTube channel, where his feature-length documentary 'Project 49' was his crowning glory.