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.

New SRAM TT aero-specific hydraulic disc brakes for RED, Force, and Rival. Plus short RED cranks down to 150mm & more!

Have you ever dropped or crashed your bike and broken a lever, leaving you stranded by the roadside? Even a bent lever can make things difficult and will break off if you try to straighten it. Or ...

Despite the fact that the majority of a bicycle's stopping power comes from the front brake, many novice and casual riders worry that if they apply that brake too hard, they'll go flying over the ...

If your brakes are squeaking or feel soft, don't head to your local bike shop, you can fix this. Brakes can be one of the simplest bike repairs for home mechanics. That is, if you have caliper brakes ...

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 ...

It’s really not that long ago that rim brakes still reigned, and that disc brakes were anathema to many – if not most – road riders. Pro riders were especially vociferous in expressing their ...