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 ...

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 ...

With the UCI legalizing disc brakes for cyclocross, and many professionals and amateurs— particularly in the US—adopting the system, it’s no surprise to see Avid, Shimano and Hayes all release new ...

Almost a year ago, we did our first ride on the TRP Spyre dual piston mechanical disc brake and wrote this lengthy review, but quite a lot has changed in the last year. Unfortunately both the Spyre ...

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 ...

CNC press brakes are computer-controlled machines used for bending sheet metal into precise shapes. Unlike traditional mechanical press brakes, CNC variants leverage automation to enhance precision ...