Giro d’Italia: Wilco Kelderman blames disc brakes for GC tumble on stage 9
‘This just sucks,’ said the Dutch rider about losing massive time on the stage to Blockhaus.
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Technical FAQ: SRAM AXS Flattop chain compatibility, hub bearing adjustments, and hydraulic brakes
VeloNews technical expert examines brand cross-compatibility of brakes and drivetrain components.
Technical FAQ: Shimano-Magura, Campagnolo-Shimano, and other mash-ups
How to mix and match braking components across brands, and why Shimano does not offer a 10-tooth cog for new groups.
Ineos Grenadiers to (finally) ride disc brake-equipped Pinarellos
British squad feedback regarding the move to the latest braking tech has been ‘encouraging.’
Technical FAQ: Bike geometry, more about high-speed shimmy, and differing experiences with tire plugs
Technical advice about bike geometry, high-speed shimmy, and plugging tubeless tires.
VeloNews Mailbag: Could a strong Cat. 1 survive a Giro d’Italia stage?
You have questions about the Giro d'Italia, and we have answers! Today, Larry Warbasse fields questions about disc brakes and Cat. 1 heroes.
Technical FAQ: Tire width – rim fit, bottom brackets and silencing disc brakes
The VeloNews technical expert discusses optimal tire-rim widths, T47 bottom brackets, and how to silence shrieking disc brakes.
Technical FAQ: Cross-chaining, more on brake pad delamination
VeloNews technical expert answers questions about cross-chaining and drivetrain friction, as well as disc brake pad delamination.
Technical FAQ: rim wear, tire sealant woes, mullet brakes, and fork trail
VeloNews technical expert Lennard Zinn answers your questions about mechanical issues and bike geometry and handling.
Technical FAQ: Headset spacers, disc brakes, carbon rims
Questions answered about steerer tube spacers, disc brake maintenance, and carbon rim brake track wear.
Technical FAQ: Shimano GRX chainline, substitution for GRX flat-mount calipers
Lennard answers questions about Shimano GRX chainline and derailleur adjustment, brake calipers, and also reviews questions about Salsa adjustable seatposts
Technical FAQ: Riveting carbon frames, sticky titanium frames, and bleeding Shimano disc brakes
Lennard answers questions about riveting carbon frames, freeing a frozen seatpost, and tricks bleeding Shimano disc brakes.
Hunt 44 and 54 UC disc wheels simplify truing carbon spokes
The Hunt 44 and 54 UD Carbon Spoke disc wheels utilize TaperLock technology which allows for a mechanical truing process, much like a traditional wheel system.
Park Tool bleed kits lend a helping hand
Park Tool universal disc brake bleed kits can be used for either DOT, or mineral oil hydraulic disc brake systems.
Braking news: Van der Breggen is first to win worlds on discs
Disc brakes no longer a disadvantage in pro racing as bikes have become lighter. They didn't stop Van der Breggen from winning worlds.
Sagan commits to disc brakes, but not on Roubaix stage
Three-time world champion Peter Sagan will be racing on disc brakes throughout the 2018 Tour de France, with one exception.
Roubaix favorites steer clear of disc brakes
Most of the favorites for Paris-Roubaix are opting to use caliper brakes instead of discs for faster wheel changes if they flat.
CPA lawyers challenge UCI’s disc brake rules
The pro cyclists association, the CPA, threatens legal action against UCI over its continued permissive stance toward disc brakes.
What will discs cut? The raw meat episode
Our team heads to the shop for another not-so-scientific experiment with disc brakes. Will our results prove that rotors are dangerous?
Kittel hangs up disc brake bike, for now
A day after one rider at the Abu Dhabi Tour claimed he was cut by a disc rotor, Marcel Kittel rolls to the start line with caliper brakes.