It was only a few years ago that the first disc brake systems started to permeate the upper echelons of cyclocross. It didn’t take long for almost the entire professional field (with a few notable ...

BikeRadar Battle: Rain-drenched farm roads grind away at pads – which brand fares better? Compared with standard rim brakes, hydraulic road brakes can be a godsend in wet conditions, especially when ...

Normally, descents are my favorite part of mountain biking, when all that hard work getting to the top is rewarded with a singletrack rollercoaster. So I was perhaps a little grouchy when, on a ride ...

Shimano hasn't always been known for the most elegant industrial design and the cyclocross-focused BR-CX77 mechanical disc brake is no exception. The polished dark grey finish may be impeccable (no ...

Disc brakes work using a simple system: brake pads contained within the caliper (the clamp-like object around the brake rotor, or disc) apply pressure to the rotor and slow the car when you press the ...