When Kettle Cycles’ launched their Kickstarter project with the goal of creating a carbon-ceramic composite disc brake rotor, cyclocross tech geeks had a field day. After all, with the launch of disc ...

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 ...

Skarper has introduced an innovative electric bike conversion kit using a disc-brake rotor for powering pedal-operated bicycles. The company claims that the new kit can transform any disc-brake bike ...

Electric bicycles are a popular means of transportation that combine the advantages of traditional bikes with the benefits of modern technology to provide a gentle (or sometimes powerful) boost to the ...

I looked at the Hope RX4+ 4-piston disc brake callipers nearly two years ago and it's time to revisit that discussion. The reason is simply something I often repeat in my reviews: I don't like to ...

A very good-value way to get your hands on a Shimano 105-equipped bike with a highly competent frameset Non 105-spec chainset and brake rotors; wheels and tyres feel weighty and uninspiring The Giant ...

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 ...

The arrival of disc brakes on road bikes has revolutionised all-weather control and confidence but they need correct alignment to work perfectly When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...