Shimano have announced their first hydraulic disc brakes for road bikes. Set to be sold in kit form rather than as part of a groupset, they should be available soon, with prices to be announced. The ...

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA –Shimano joins the hydraulic cyclocross and road disc brake movement today with its new Ultegra 6870 Di2 and R785 disc brake component launch. Only months ago, the cyclocross world ...

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) ...

Modern bicycle disc brakes are marvels of engineering, with hundreds of parts working in harmony to slow your bike down in a controlled way. They’re so good that it’s rare to have leaks, breakages or ...