2. How often should a hydraulic road brake system be serviced? SRAM: A hydraulic brake should be flushed and bled yearly. Shimano: Even if there is no noticeable decrease in performance, you should ...

Why would anyone choose cable-actuated disc brakes in 2025? It’s a fair question. There’s a reason why hydraulic disc brakes have become the industry standard. Purely from a performance standpoint, ...

What is a hydraulic road brake? How well do they work? And how much do they weigh? A number of questions surround hydraulic road brakes in general and SRAM’s new models in particular. Here, BikeRadar ...

BIKE Magazine aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Some form and function of this essential and lifesaving tech is ...

The technology, known as hydraulic brake-by-wire, removes the mechanical link between the brake system and the brake pedal. The system works by forcing the brake pads against the rotating brake disc ...

ZF stuffed its dry brake-by-wire system into a Cadillac Lyriq mule and offered laps around a closed course. The ZF dry brake-by-wire system replaces traditional hydraulic brakes with electric motors ...

In our Tech Q&A series, we tackle cycling queries – no matter how trivial! – with insights from the BikeRadar team and trusted industry experts. This time, a reader wants to know if he can improve the ...

Disc brakes are synonymous with gravel bikes. Beyond the superior braking power offered by a disc rotor, they also don’t limit tyre clearance the way a traditional rim caliper does — yes we know ...

6. Is there a recommended way of storing a bike with hydraulic road levers? (Is it better to store the bike on the ground, or is hanging a bike from a wheel acceptable?) SRAM: Hydraulic brake levers ...