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Written by Zach Overholt
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Ceepo Viper Disc 1

Are disc brakes the future of tri bikes? We’ve slowly been seeing more and more of them, with the most recent offering this disc brake equipped version of the Ceepo Viper. It looks like the Viper is being updated for 2014 including the addition of disc brake compatibility. Check it out after the break.

UPDATED: more information after the break.

2014_03_viper_disk

Built with post mount disc tabs and shown with a TRP HYRD disc brake, the Ceepo Viper definitely has disc brake compatibility – for the front. The front will also be able to run standard or dual post aero rim brakes as well, so there is a number of options.

2014_04_viper_co2

While no angles of the full non drive side are shown, it doesn’t appear to have disc brakes on the rear of the bike. Instead a TRP aero rim brake is at least certainly used on the non disc model, and possibly on the disc brake model as well. There is also a clever CO2 holder mounted to the non drive chainstay.

Ceepo Viper Disc

If the disc version does use a disc brake on the rear, the Profile design Altair would likely be one of the first disc disc wheels on the market. Our money is still on a rim brake rear, but we’ll likely find out at Eurobike. Update: the rear brake is officially a TTV rim brake.

Ceepo Viper non discThe Ceepo Viper will be compatible with full rim brakes as well.

MSRP will run $4,499 for the fuselage which includes the frame, fork, headset, integrated stem, reversible seatpost with Shimano internal Di2 battery holder, and TTV rear brake. Pre Orders are being accepted now, if interested email info@stage-race.com.

Hat tip to Josh for the link!

 
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Zach Overholt is the Editor in Chief of Bikerumor. He has been writing about what’s new in the bicycle world for 12+ years. Prior to that, Zach spent many years in the back of a bicycle shop building and repairing nearly every type of bike, while figuring out how to (occasionally) ride them.

Based in Ohio, Zach is now slowly introducing a new generation to cycling and still trying to figure out how to fit the most rides into a busy schedule as a new dad.

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Pancakes
Pancakes
11 years ago

Pointless, but I was hoping to at least see a disc disc

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Ryan Chen
Ryan Chen
8 years ago
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It is a good thought though.

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pmurf
pmurf
11 years ago

agreed. Although I think the utility of discs on a TT/Tri bike at this point are still very much up for discussion, if you’re gonna put 1 disc on it, go ahead and put 2. The front brake does do the majority of the stopping, but it just seems weird and limiting to release a half n’ half frameset.

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pmurf
pmurf
11 years ago

And another thing – if you’re going to put a disc caliper on a TT/Tri rig, why in the world would you spec the HYRD? It’s massive. Am I wrong in thinking that a caliper that big might hurt in the wind?

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Ryan Chen
Ryan Chen
8 years ago
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Weird as it seems, but a disc brake at front actually reduced the wind pressure around the entire front wheel. Which in fact making the bike more aero dynamic. The other thing they can do is redesign the fork so the front of the fork can create a wind foil and diver the air stream around the brake caliper. As for the disc is is even thinner than a wheel so the wind resistance is not a concern.

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MMyers
MMyers
11 years ago

That rear brake pad is gonna rub a hole in that tire.

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michael
michael
11 years ago

For all the haters, disc brakes on road bikes are not for more stopping power.
Disc brakes provide reliable braking in all weather condition.
Disc brakes will not heat up the rim and melt carbon resin or cause tire blowouts.
Disc brakes allow the wheels to be design without the limitations of the brake track, so they can be made lighter and more aerodynamic.
But who needs brakes, jamming your heel on the rear tire always works.

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Edward
Edward
11 years ago

Brakes aside, the bike is hideous.

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hollywood
hollywood
11 years ago

…Chee-poh

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pornitswhatlwouldratherbmaking
pornitswhatlwouldratherbmaking
11 years ago

I think it looks pretty cool. disc brakes for ever!

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Rob
Rob
11 years ago

Guys
This is not the first TT bike with a disc brake. Back in the 1990’s, Bianchi built a custom TT bike with front & Rear disc brakes. I don’t know if was ridden in competition but there are pictures of it. The discs were small because you don’t need massive discs for TT bike

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Boris
Boris
11 years ago

The “Happy customer” on the linked page is sooooooooo creepy.

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Big Cow
Big Cow
11 years ago

W

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Big Cow
Big Cow
11 years ago

T

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Big Cow
Big Cow
11 years ago

F

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rico
rico
11 years ago

Disc brakes are wack, we just don’t need them. Sorry Sram!

Batman called and wants his frame back.

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DaleC
DaleC
11 years ago

I must misunderstand the braking needs of a tt bike. I have never heard of a TT bike melting the glue on their sew-ups or rolling the rim in a corner. I have never seen a TT where wet-braking was an issue.

It is possible that a new rim/tire profile could be made aerodynamic enough to overcome the drag from the caliper and disc hanging out in the wind. Possible, not likely.

I could be wrong, but this is the LAST place I can see utility for disc brakes. MTB, touring, gravel, fat bikes and tandems first, cross second and road a distant third.

I could be completely wrong.

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Mindless
Mindless
11 years ago

Will work well for a Starbucks run. I will take two.

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nsp234
nsp234
11 years ago

Shouldn’t that brand read creepco? That design is so awful.

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greg
greg
11 years ago

it reads El Cheap-o to me.

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Mindless
Mindless
11 years ago

At least it has the disk brakes. Only needs 15mm and 12mm hubs.

Future is here, suck it up.

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truthbetold
truthbetold
11 years ago

ahahahahahahahaha

all this disc brake future mania is bs. yep BS.

its nothing but pushing unneeded tech to the customer. nothing more.

its not the future, its not better, its not fixing a problem.

it is however, heavier, more costly and a way to force out tech.

just another way sell more tech, nothing else.

all you ninnies talking about the future, you idiots.

i ride in super wet florida. i have found no difference between v and disc in the rain.

again, tech pushers trying to sell unneeded tech.

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Credo-in-Bici
Credo-in-Bici
11 years ago

This bike would be a good joke on April 1st, only if they can put a disc on the rear disc…
Nice, a triple-disc TRI bike!

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Stage-Race Distribution
Stage-Race Distribution
11 years ago

For 2014 Ceepo information please email info@stage-race.com.
Nice find of these spy shots, Zach, and the full lineup will be announced at Interbike!
The Viper, pictured, will have an MSRP of $4499 for the fuselage, which weighs in at 1350 grams.
New integrated front fork can run disc, dual-post, or standard brakes as well!
As imagined, the rear brake is uses the TRP TTV as the only option.

Best,
Mike Yakubowicz
Stage-Race

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Crash
Crash
11 years ago

I see two solutions from this bike: Bike mechanics and shops will have plenty of labor tickets once triathletes get disc brakes. Secondly, I am all for any thing that helps triathletes stop more effectively (if we could put some additional levers on aerobars that would be good too).

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Jim
Jim
11 years ago

Matrix has had a twin disc Tri bike for years: http://www.matrix-cycles.co.uk/bike-products/Matrix-Triathlon-Frames/Matrix-F18-804.html

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MG
MG
11 years ago

Freaking awesome!

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Ian
Ian
11 years ago

DaleC: you could be completely wrong but I doubt it.
Road disc brakes – the aero mtb handlebars of the 2010s

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