Shimano’s top-end brakes certainly have the performance to match their high price point. Some will love their feel, others will need time to adjust Shimano’s XTR range has always been the pinnacle of ...

Shimano has already redesigned its cyclocross-oriented R785 hydraulic disc brake, and launched a mechanical shift-compatible hydraulic brake lever for those who do not want (or can’t afford) ...

Some Shimano quirks with the lever clamp and bleed procedure; rattly pads; some won’t like their super-direct feel Shimano’s SLX mountain bike groupset is the workhorse of its range, at times ...

Shimano have launched an upgraded Tiagra groupset, which is announced alongside a new gravel-specific groupset from the Japanese components giant. Shimano Tiagra is an entry-level groupset from the ...

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.

We have to give the tried and proven drum brake a lot of credit, as it has gotten the job done since its creation more than a century ago. The downside to drum brakes, however, is simple to understand ...