{"id":4361,"date":"2025-06-25T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galfer.com\/bike\/?p=4361"},"modified":"2025-09-24T02:21:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T00:21:13","slug":"from-the-peloton-to-the-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galfer.com\/bike\/from-the-peloton-to-the-road\/","title":{"rendered":"FROM THE PELOTON TO THE ROAD: GALFER DEVELOPS ITS NEW SHARK ROAD CENTERLOCK DISC WITH LOTTO CYCLING TEAM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Galfer continues to push innovation<\/strong> and high performance<\/strong> with the launch of its new Shark Road <\/strong>brake disc for centerlock<\/strong> system for road<\/strong> and gravel<\/strong> bikes, its most high-performing disc to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed for maximum efficiency, control, and lightness<\/strong>, the new Disc Shark\u00ae\u201d Road expands and strengthens Galfer\u2019s Road range by combining top-tier materials, cutting-edge technology, and a clear focus on demanding cyclists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Developed by professionals, built for every rider<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Shark Road<\/strong> disc has been developed and refined in collaboration with the Lotto Cycling Team<\/strong>, a professional squad competing at the highest international level in World Tour<\/strong> events such as the Tour de France<\/strong>, Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/strong>, and classics like Paris-Roubaix<\/strong>, Milan-San Remo<\/strong>, Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge or<\/strong> Amstel Gold Race<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to this invaluable feedback, Galfer\u2019s engineers have optimized key aspects such as lateral stiffness, brake modulation, and thermal dissipation<\/strong>. Intensive use in competition, including demanding races like the spring classics, the Tour, and the Vuelta, turned the team into a real-world testing ground<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This technical alliance has been essential in creating a disc that meets the needs of all riders seeking performance, lightness, and reliability<\/strong> with every brake.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Innovative Shark technology arrives to road and gravel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shark technology, synonymous with innovation and performance for Galfer, now reaches the road and gravel world after redefining braking standards in the brand\u2019s MTB and Moto Off-Road<\/strong> ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This advanced solution, based on a sophisticated internal fin and venting design<\/strong>, has set new standards for thermal dissipation in extreme conditions<\/strong>, delivering more stable, controlled response and greater component longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its application to road cycling represents a key milestone in Galfer\u2019s technical evolution, reinforcing its leadership in high-level friction components<\/strong> for the most demanding cyclists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Engineering at the service of performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every part of this new disc has been carefully engineered to optimize braking performance for road and gravel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The iconic W design<\/strong> of the braking track enables precise modulation<\/strong>, allowing progressive and stable control<\/strong> even in extreme conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The innovative<\/strong> Shark fins<\/strong> play a crucial role in efficient heat dissipation<\/strong>, ensuring temperature remains controlled during long or demanding descents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The disc core<\/strong> is CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminum<\/strong>, an aerospace-grade material offering high flatness and structural strength<\/strong>. Its shape has been AI-optimized<\/strong> for maximum rigidity at minimal weight<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 8 mm hollow stainless-steel rivets<\/strong> provide solid, reliable bonding<\/strong> between parts without adding weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The brake track<\/strong> is made of hardened stainless steel<\/strong>, ensuring high durability and consistent thermal behaviour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    More efficient braking, greater durability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This new disc also improves key aspects of on-road performance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • It offers enhanced lateral stiffness<\/strong>, forcing both caliper pistons to operate symmetrically, avoiding unwanted friction. This not only improves braking efficiency but also ensures uniform pad wear<\/strong>, increasing their lifespan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • It features a Centerlock ring<\/strong> specifically designed for road use<\/strong>, with a notched locking<\/strong> system that prevents loosening during prolonged use or tough descents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The complete unit is 10\u201320 grams lighter<\/strong> than other widely used road bike options, without compromising strength or reliability:\u202f<\/strong>91 g in \u00f8140 mm and 102 g in \u00f8160 mm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      This launch marks the start of a new era for Galfer in road and gravel cycling, an era where every gram matters<\/strong>, every descent demands absolute control, and every detail is crafted to deliver more precise, durable, and reliable braking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It\u2019s the first step in a new precision-driven evolution by Galfer<\/strong>, where performance is measured in confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      The new disc will be available in two sizes starting Summer 2025<\/strong>, with the following specs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • DB111FLWCL<\/strong>: \u00f8140 x 1\u20198 mm, 91 g<\/strong>, RRP \u20ac69<\/strong> (excl. VAT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • DB112FLWCL<\/strong>: \u00f8160 x 1\u20198 mm<\/strong>, 102 g<\/strong>, RRP \u20ac72<\/strong> (excl. VAT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        The new Galfer Road Centerlock Disc<\/strong> will be unveiled at Eurobike 2025<\/strong> and hit the market in July 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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