Bike Brakes

Bike brakes are an essential element to you bike. They allow you to slow down and stop, giving you the control needed to ride your bike confidently. For road bikes, mountain bikes and everything in between, brakes have been that part of a bike that keeps you safe and keeps speed under control. Disc brakes have been around MTB for a while, and have been making a serious push into road cycling as well as urban and cyclocross bikes, because they offer that much more power and control, especially in wet weather.

Calliper brakes are still very popular in road riding, because they offer excellent power, especially for their weight. Calliper brakes include V-brakes, which are often found on cyclocross and hybrid bikes. Tredz carries a wide selection of spares, including brake pads for calliper brakes and disc brakes.

Your bike’s brakes will allow provide you with complete control over your bike, allowing you to slow down and eventually stop.