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The '13' brand offers combination of aero features and comfort that mark out the bikes. - Photo Halfords

Halfords UK Targeting Premium Bike Segments

REDDITCH, UK - '13' is the newly launched premium brand from UK's biggest bike retailer Halfords. Premium bike sales have underpinned Halfords recent...

With the usage of disc brakes the simple act of changing a wheel at professional road races could get very complicated! - Photo ANP / Koen Van Weel

UCI & WFSGI: No Implementation Date Disc Brakes

BERN, Switzerland - Last week, on May 20, we informed you about the latest developments relating to the use of UCI approved disc brakes at WorldTour...

Jeroen Snijders Blok (COO Accell Group), bicycle industry representative in WFSGI: ‘UCI approved disc brakes to come in 2016.

UCI Approved Road Disc Brakes Expected for 2016

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - The 2016 World Tour competition including the Tour de France, Giro and Vuelta will see the usage of UCI approved disc...

WFSGI Secretary General Robbert de Kock will conduct further meetings with the UCI to reach final agreements for wheels and disc brakes. – Photo Bike Europe

Results at 1st UCI Equipment Commission Meeting

AIGLE, Switzerland - The newly formed UCI Equipment Commission met recently along with the bicycle industry, representatives from team management,...

Shimano recently unveiled a hydraulic disc brake lever which is compatible with Shimano’s mechanical Dura-Ace, Ultegra and 105. – Photo Shimano

Shimano Integrates Hydraulic Disc Brakes with Mechanical Dura Ace

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - Following the introduction of the hydraulic disc brakes with Di2 last years, Shimano recently unveiled a hydraulic disc...

The recall includes Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake callipers sold as OEM and aftermarket equipment in 2013. – Photo Tektro

Recall for Tektro Spyre Disc Brake Calipers

WASHINGTON, USA - Tektro USA/TRP has received one report of a brake calliper failing for its Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brakes....

WFSGI and UCI met in Taipei to discuss the situation regarding the usage of road disc brakes at Pro Tour races. – Photo Bike Europe

UCI Opens Door on Road Disc Brakes

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Prior to the opening of the 2014 Taipei Int'l Cycle Show, the World Federation for the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) and the Union...

Alligator Cool Series Brake Pads with Cooling

Alligator Cool Series Brake Pads with Cooling

Brake pads and cable manufacturer Alligator has developed the Cool Series disc brake pad. Its multiple alloy heat sink pillar design helps heat to...

The voluntary recall includes the BR-CX75, BR-R515 and BR-R315 calipers. - Photo Shimano

Shimano Recalls Disc Brake Calipers

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - Shimano Europe issued a voluntary recall of the mechanical disc brake calipers for road racing bikes.

FSA’s new brakes feature very light magnesium castings, carbon composite levers, and titanium hardware.

FSA Launches First Hydraulic and Disc Brakes

BUSNAGO, Italy - Bicycle parts manufacturer Full Speed Ahead entered a new component category with the introduction of its first hydraulic XC race...