Consistent stress free braking performance is unaffected by weather conditions.
Cable disc brakes road.
Cons of disc brakes.
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And in 2016 mechanical disc brake fans have more choices than ever.
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There are two main types of disc brakes.
Some manufacturers have stated that the rim brake version of a particular bike is more aerodynamically efficient than the disc brake model but it s not as simple as saying that rim brakes are always more aero.
Mechanical disc brakes still sugar from cable friction meaning the force applied at the lever is going to be greater than the resulting force at the caliper.
3 disc brakes affect aerodynamics.
Alternatively hydraulic brakes which have fluid contained in the master cylinder has a much more efficient braking mechanism in.
Mechanical which works with cables just like rim brakes and hydraulic which replaces the cables with hydraulic fluid in a fully sealed line.
Road disc brakes deliver consistent brake performance in any weather with lighter lever action and greater brake power control for a wide range of riding styles.
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Disc brakes especially hydraulic disc brake systems are generally heavier than rim brakes.
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Once the reserve of the mountain bike disc brakes have been steadily rising in numbers within the road community.
The reason is because of similar problems to rim brakes.