Selection of bicycle brakes is not only determined by the capacity to stop a bicycle. The rider’s experience, type of the bike, the surface of roads, and frequency of riding all become relevant in choosing proper brakes. The requirements for the brake system for a bike which is ridden for commutin...

If you’re thinking about using disc brakes for your bicycle, chances are that you’ve encountered two types – mechanical disc brakes and hydraulic disc brakes. At first glance, they don’t seem so different. Both use a rotor, brake pads, and a caliper to slow down your bike. However, what make...

Although the bicycle brake is very simple in design, its efficiency relies on far more than just that. Quality of materials used, dimension accuracy, brake efficiency, assembly, and testing are some of the factors that help in ensuring reliability. For bicycle manufacturers, distributors and bulk bu...