Marcel Kittel decides not to use disc brakes on Abu Dhabi Tour stage two

Marcel Kittel at the 2016 Giro d'Italia (Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

published 24 February 2017

Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors) will not use disc brakes on the second stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour after yesterday's controversial crash with Owain Doull (Team Sky), saying that he has made the decision out of respect for his fellow riders.

Despite considerable social media debate over whether Kittel's disc brakes were in fact the cause of the cuts (with footage of the crash appearing to show Doull crash close to the rusty leg of a race barrier while Kittel's bike seemed to bounce away in the other direction), the German sprinter has opted to play it safe on stage two, racing on his spare bike - a rim brake-equipped Specialized Venge ViAS.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Marcel Kittel decides not to use disc brakes on Abu Dhabi Tour stage two

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