For the 2018 race season I rode a rim brake Specialized Allez Sprint, and in the fall, I built up a 2019 Allez Sprint Disc bike. When I first rode the bike, I was overwhelmed with how much feedback I was getting while riding (bumps were more jarring, no brake rub whilst out of the saddle). I do believe the disc brake model is stiffer with the addition of thru axles (12mm front and rear)
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