We Tried A Double Disc Wheel. More Speed Or More Danger?

Cycling is all about the pursuit of marginal gains, but sometimes those gains come with risks—especially when it comes to using double disc wheels for outdoor time trials. Even professionals rarely take on this setup due to safety concerns.

But what happens when Alex and Ollie decide to test it for themselves? They attempt to find out if the speed advantages are worth the potential risks. Are double disc wheels the ultimate performance hack, or do they compromise rider safety? 🚴‍♂️💨


00:00 Are double disc wheels faster?
00:24 Why front disc wheels are rare
02:24 Riding double disc wheels on a TT bike
05:06 Riding double disc wheels on a road bike
07:03 Alex and Ollie’s personal thoughts
08:39 Results
10:53 What a double disc can do - efficacy vs effectiveness
12:52 Would Ollie and Alex use a double disc wheel in a race?

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