The Pro 1 does have the disc brakes which is where I see a lot of the newer models heading. I guess the question is whether the tubless tires and the larger full carbon head tube is worth the upgrade.I think it depends on how much you ride and what kind of weather you ride in mostly. If you ride in an area that rains a lot and you ride in the rain, or not a big time rider, I would buy the cheaper one because it comes with disk brakes which the only advantage those have is rainy conditions. If your a big time rider into performance and ride in mostly dry conditions then I would go with the more expensive bike since you'll be using it a lot and for a long time. The only problem I struggle with is if the Pro 1 is really worth the $1,000 difference and I can't see it, they both have the same frame but the Pro will be a bit lighter due to it's carbon fiber steerer tube and no disk brakes, also the Pro 1 had a larger diameter head tube which makes it stiffer which means handling will be better, but not a lot better. Again if you're a performance rider then the Pro 1 may be for you.
The Pro 1 does have the disc brakes which is where I see a lot of the newer models heading. I guess the question is whether the tubless tires and the larger full carbon head tube is worth the upgrade.
I had no problem stopping in the rain without them and neither did thousands of others including pro racers, except in the first full revolution of the rim, which is the same with disk you have to wait for the one full revolution of the rotor which happens quicker due to being smaller.
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