IRVINE, CALIFORNIA –Shimano joins the hydraulic cyclocross and road disc brake movement today with its new Ultegra 6870 Di2 and R785 disc brake component launch. Only months ago, the cyclocross world ...

Following the release of Ultegra and 105 hydraulic disc brakes last year, today Shimano announced Tiagra-grade road hydraulic disc brakes to accompany its Tiagra 4700 10-speed group. Related reading: ...

Shimano have launched an upgraded Tiagra groupset, which is announced alongside a new gravel-specific groupset from the Japanese components giant. Shimano Tiagra is an entry-level groupset from the ...

Hydraulic road disc brakes are now a reality from Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo. But how, we hear you ask, do they compare? Well given that Campag only just confirmed its versions – and was more than a ...

Shimano has already redesigned its cyclocross-oriented R785 hydraulic disc brake, and launched a mechanical shift-compatible hydraulic brake lever for those who do not want (or can’t afford) ...

“Teams will have the opportunity to use bikes with disc brakes at two events of their choice during August and September.” The UCI may have changed the way cycling is raced and bikes are built forever ...

Well given that Campag only just confirmed its versions – and was more than a little cagey with the press – it's a little premature to give a definitive verdict. For now though, we’ll run you through ...