Bike Maintenance Tips, Tricks & Techniques (Digital)

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Disc brakes: powerful and reliable braking on demand

Along with suspension systems, disc brakes have been the major source of innovation in bicycles over the last decade. They are now fitted as standard on mountain bikes, some hybrid bikes and, increasingly, cyclocross bikes.
There are two parts to a disc brake: the calliper, which bolts onto specific mounts on your frame or fork and the rotor (or disc), which fits directly onto the hub of your wheel. Disc brakes have two distinct advantages over rim brakes. Firstly, they don’t wear out your wheel by abrading the rim every time you brake. Secondly, the harder, cleaner surface of the rotor makes for powerful braking. Mechanical disc brakes are easier to work on because they use standard V-brake levers and cables. Hydraulic brakes are more powerful and more resilient to wet, muddy conditions. Disc brakes are available to suit every purpose and budget out there, all the way from super lightweight XC bling to workhorse heavyweights. Braking power Braking power is dependent on two things:…
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