Disc brakes offer better modulation than rim brakes, meaning it's easier for the rider to precisely meter out how much clamping power is generated. Peak stopping power occurs just before the point of lock-up, and disc-equipped bikes are better equipped to flirt with that edge without crossing...
This trend goes hand-in-hand with the rise of road bikedisc brakes. Few rim brake road bikes accepted a tyre larger than 28mm, or maybe 30mm at a squeeze. Designing a road frame for larger rubber meant moving to non-standard long-drop calipers, cantilevers (as used oncyclocross bikes) ...
Normal wear will eventually even out incorrectly mounted brakes, but getting it right initially will save you the squealing and poor braking performance associated with a misaligned shoe. Disc brakes are more complex, but will keep alignment much better than V-brakes and aren't as likely to bec...
Ryan “the brake melter” Walters recently posted a comprehensivereview of the Magura MT-5 and I mostly agree with everything that he says. Where I disagree is that I think he may have been a little too nice when he spoke about the performance of these brakes in the wet. Within my fir...
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