rim brakes

Rim brakes aren’t (quite) dead after all — Colnago launches new C68 Rim Brake frameset

The latest C-series bike from the Italians embraces tech some of us (most of us) thought was just about at the end of its lifespan. Interestingly, the frameset is slightly heavier than its disc brake-ready counterpart

Wed, Aug 07, 2024 12:26
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Rim brakes really are dead! Here’s why the British National Hill Climb champion has switched to disc brakes

Successfully defending his National Hill Climb title, we take a closer look at Andrew Feather's (disc brake-equipped) Cannondale SuperSix Evo LAB71

Fri, Oct 13, 2023 13:44
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Specialized launches all new “lightest in class” Allez and ditches rim brakes for good

The US bike brand boasts this is its best Allez yet... but if you like your road bikes priced under £1,000 and equipped with rim brakes, Specialized can no longer help you. We've also taken it for a quick spin!

Tue, May 23, 2023 16:00
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Check out this restored Giant Defy with Ukraine & Union Jack custom paint that’s on a 2,000km journey to Lviv

Tom Hashemi is riding to Ukraine to deliver a message of support for Lviv's mayor on this custom-painted bike to raise funds for mine clearance

Sun, Apr 30, 2023 20:45
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Staff Bikes — Ed’s Dolan Rebus race bike with rim brakes

Take a closer look at reviewer and video regular Ed's rim brake race steed. Can he be converted to disc brakes?

Wed, Feb 08, 2023 23:51
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Enve overhauls entire wheel range with lighter weights, hookless rims… and no rim brake options

Rim brake wheelsets are no more in Enve's revamped SES line-up, and of the disc brake wheels on offer there are two new depths, lighter weights and a hookless design throughout the range

Thu, May 26, 2022 17:33
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Stop your bike brakes squeaking and squealing – try these simple tips

Whether your bike has rim or disc brakes you don’t have to put up with them squealing. Here are some common causes of screechy brakes and how to sort them

Thu, Aug 05, 2021 11:30
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The stuff they never tell you about rim brakes: should you stick with tradition or switch to disc brakes?

Is it worth sticking with tried and tested rim brakes, or should you think about making the jump to discs? We explore some of the most common rim brake pitfalls

Tue, Jul 20, 2021 10:32
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Best rim brake road bikes 2022 — classic road performance and simpler maintenance

Keep things old school, with the best rim brake road bikes still around

Thu, Feb 04, 2021 16:51
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Good year, bad year: cycling’s winners and losers in 2020

We have a look back at what's been hot and what has not, from across this unforgettable year

Tue, Dec 29, 2020 15:00
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