Cycling Weekly  |  April 21, 2016
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DISC BRAKES
All bicycle brakes are designed to push a friction-creating brake pad against a braking surface on the revolving wheel by way of a hand-operated lever. As pressure is increased at the brake lever the friction force is increased. This works in combination with a tyre’s grip to slow the bicycle down. The difference between rim and disc brakes is where and how the braking force is applied in relation to the wheel of a bicycle. Traditional rim brakes, as their
name implies, base the braking force on the outer edge of the wheel. A disc brake focuses forces on a stainless steel rotor, mounted at the hub.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Cycling Weekly April 21, 2016.