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The trail only includes the professional riders and not the amateur races. - Photo Bike Europe

UCI to Continue Disc Brake Trials in 2016

AIGLE, Switzerland - The official approval of disc brakes in road race came a big step closer with the announcement of the Union Cycliste...

The first test result of the use of disc brake in road racing are very promising. – Photo SRAM

UCI Decision on Disc Brake Approval Comes Closer

BERN, Switzerland - During a meeting of the 'Disc Brake Group' of the World Federation Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) at Eurobike it became clear...

As UCI approval for using disc brakes in professional road racing is imminent Shimano is announcing 'New milestone in braking technology" in its 105 groupset. - Photo Shimano

Shimano Comes Prepared for UCI Disc Brake Approval

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - The UCI approval for using disc brakes in professional road racing and in races like the Tour de France is imminent. It's...

Next to the introduction timing also details will be announced on the standards the disc brakes will need to comply to. – Photo Bike Europe

UCI Approved Disc Brakes 'Close to Introduction

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The big factor that's expected to boost road bike sales - the use of disc brakes in professional road racing and in races like the...

TranzX's new M16 central motor is compatible with a coaster brake and different battery types. – Photo TranzX

TranzX Displays New Motors at Taipei Cycle Show

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taiwanese manufacturer of bicycle components and systems for e‐bikes TranzX presented two entry‐level motors at the Taipei...

At Taipei Cycle the WFSGI will give an update status to get disc brakes approved in road racing. – Photo Bike Europe

WFSGI Updates on UCI Cooperation at Taipei Cycle

OSTERMUNDIGEN, Switzerland - To update the bicycle industry on the latest developments in disc brake approval, the wheel committee and the...

For a cleaner appearance and improved cable routing, Shimano integrated the shift and 2-finger brake lever. – Photo Shimano

Shimano Launches MTB And Trekking Dedicated Acera

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano is introducing a revamped Acera group set. The most important renewal of Acera is the launch of a dedicated MTB and Trekking...

Shimano’s bicycle component sales rose to over 2 billion euro in 2014. – Photo Shimano

Shimano Sees Bike Component Sales Rise by 26%

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano reports that last year the company's order-taking was, "Brisk as Shimano products were relatively affordable because of the...

Jagwire Launches Disc Brake Rotors

Jagwire Launches Disc Brake Rotors

Jagwire, a specialist in brakes pads and cable systems has developed its own three piece rotor.

According to Shimano order-taking was brisk. – Photo Shimano

Shimano Sales Jumped by 20%

TOKYO, Japan - In its third quarter results Shimano reports buoyant sales in Europe despite a temporary decrease in sales owing to unsettled weather...