What Brakes To Choose ?
Mechanical brakes or hydraulic brakes ?
To actuate the brakes, it is necessary to press two levers located under the handlebar grips. According to the bicycle, the levers may have a function :
- mechanical : operate a cable,
- hydraulic : push a fluid through pipes up to the brakes.
Comparison of different types of brakes : well choose
Here is a synthetic table of the advantages and disadvantages of different types of brakes :
TYPES OF BIKE BRAKE / COMPARATIVE
Types of brake | Benefits | Disadvantages |
Brake jaws |
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Disc brakes |
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Drum brakes |
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Coaster brakes |
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