Hayes makes a solid run at the high-end mechanical disc brake market with its latest CX Pro model. The CX Pro reasonably light, powerful in dry conditions, and easy on the eyes with its dark grey ...

With the UCI legalizing disc brakes for cyclocross, and many professionals and amateurs— particularly in the US—adopting the system, it’s no surprise to see Avid, Shimano and Hayes all release new ...

Over a year ago, in Issue 20, we gave the Hayes CX-5 mechanical disc brakes high marks for a great feel and value, as well as having the fastest pad contact of the three brake sets we tested. Our good ...

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, ...

It takes a very good non-hydraulic disc brake to impress us, but Avid manage it with the latest iteration of their BB7 mechanical brake. Other than a smidge more modulation – something we actually ...

Clarks’ Clout1 is a hydraulic brake system with the capability of a much higher-end brake in the market, providing the rider with greater power, consistency and feel, all at a price that is designed ...