![]() The drivetrain was fully modern, with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 11 speed group, a set of 46/36T compact gravel/cyclocross chainrings and a comfortably wide 11-32 cassette. The only thing it really lacks is 12mm thru-axles, instead still using QRs. It hits almost all of the modern road bike trends with flat mount disc brakes, a tapered headtube, 30mm tire clearance, and modular internal routing that works with hydraulic lines and electronic drivetrains. The modern road bike I rode was a current Kinesis GF_TI Disc. ![]() So which makes more sense for you: modern or classic? 2017 Kinesis GF_TI Disc disc brake titanium road bike I borrowed a couple of bikes and headed out to Brittain’s Peak District National Park to preview the Eroica Brittania routes. With Nova Eroica events available now in England, Italy, and California, we decided to pit a modern disc brake road bike against a classic lugged steel road bike. ![]() Now you don’t need to channel your inner retro-grouch to get in on the good times. ![]() As road riding for fun has become acceptable again, the classic retro Eroica road ride/race concept is growing. Feeling tied to the explosion of gravel biking, and even the widening of the average road bike (maybe even driving both?), Eroica has started reaching out to modern road bike owners with special Nova Eroica events. ![]()
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