Mechanical disc brakes are one of the most common types of bike brakes, favoured for their reliability, affordability and simplicity. Mechanical disc brakes are used on all types of bikes. They offer ...

Why would anyone choose cable-actuated disc brakes in 2025? It’s a fair question. There’s a reason why hydraulic disc brakes have become the industry standard. Purely from a performance standpoint, ...

In our Tech Q&A series, we tackle cycling queries – no matter how trivial! – with insights from the BikeRadar team and trusted industry experts. This time, a reader wants to know if he can improve the ...

Brakes absorb energy and convert it to heat. Thus, prime concerns in a brake are: 1. Generating a force capable of retarding a rotating shaft. 2. Dissipating or absorbing the heat generated in the ...

Disc brakes are now in the majority on road bike builds, so here are the best mechanical and hydraulic options around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Ineos Grenadiers recently became the final WorldTour team to adopt disc brake technology on their bikes. This marks the end of an era for rim brakes, which had dominated the cycling industry for ...

After 16 years in the sport of cyclocross, there are many, many things that I take for granted as general knowledge. Recently, I helped a friend prepare for her very first ’cross race, and one piece ...