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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever experienced noisy or howling hydraulic disc brakes on your cyclocross bike, this week’s Mechanical Monday solution costs a few cents, takes just a few seconds, has saved some custom ...

Growtac’s Equal mechanical disc brakes are a premium, blingy offering claimed to offer a holy trinity of braking power, lever feel and actuation. The Japanese brand has, until now, been known for ...

Over a year ago, in Issue 20, we gave the Hayes CX-5 mechanical disc brakes high marks for a great feel and value, as well as having the fastest pad contact of the three brake sets we tested. Our good ...

If your brake system doesn't offer a parking brake, Wilwood has a new option. Check out the official press release after the jump...Camarillo, CA, February, 2013: Wilwood Disc Brakes is pleased to ...

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, ...

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.