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  • Mafac Racer central pull brake
    New product
    Mafac Racer S central pull brake
    • €12.99
  • Rear brake for racing bike
    New product
    Rear brake for racing bike
    • €8.99
  • Brake Shimano 600 Arabesque
    New product Used
    Brake Shimano 600 Arabesque
    • €18.99
  • Front brake caliper Shimano Ultegra BR-R8000
    New product -40%
    Brake caliper Shimano Ultegra BR-R8000
    • €50.99
    • €84.99
  • Bicycle brake Atoo
    New product
    Bicycle brake Atoo
    • €9.99
  • Shimano 105 SLR BR-1050 brake caliper
    New product Used
    Shimano 105 SLR BR-1050 brake caliper
    • €23.99
  • Promax V brake
    New product
    Promax V brake
    • €8.49
  • Cantilever brake
    New product -25%
    Cantilever brake
    • €6.74
    • €8.99
  • BMX brake cable pull by the bottom with brake pads
    New product
    BMX brake cable pull by the bottom
    • €5.99
  • Rear brake Campagnolo Athena monoplaner
    Used
    Rear brake Campagnolo Athena monoplaner
    • €44.99
  • Cantilever brake Alhonga
    New product -25%
    Cantilever brake Alhonga
    • €6.74
    • €8.99
  • Front brake caliper for road bike
    New product
    Front brake caliper for road bike
    • €8.99
  • Brake caliper Campagnolo...
    Used
    Brake caliper Campagnolo Chorus
    • €24.99
  • Front brake caliper Campagnolo Centaur
    Used
    Campagnolo Centaur brake caliper
    • €21.99
  • Front brake for road bike
    Used
    Front brake for road bike
    • €4.99
  • V brake
    New product
    V brake
    • €8.49
  • Campagnolo Record brake caliper
    Used
    Campagnolo Record brake caliper
    • €28.99
  • Brake Shimano 600 tricolor
    Customize
    Used
    Brake Shimano 600 tricolor
    • €9.99
  • MTB cantilever brake ABC system Pro
    New product
    MTB cantilever brake ABC system Pro
    • €24.99
  • Campagnolo Mirage brake
    New product
    Campagnolo Mirage brake
    • €18.99
  • Brake Modolo Sachs Rival
    New product
    Brake Modolo Sachs Rival
    • €14.99
  • Brake Shimano Sora
    New product
    Brake Shimano Sora
    • €14.99
  • Brake Campagnolo Avanti
    Customize
    New product
    Brake Campagnolo Avanti
    • €14.99
  • Weinmann semi-automatic central pull brake
    New product
    Weinmann semi-automatic central pull brake
    • €149.99
  • Rear brake caliper Shimano Ultegra BR-6810-RS
    New product
    Rear brake caliper Shimano Ultegra BR-6810-RS
    • €49.99
  • Rear brake caliper Shimano Dura-ace BR-7800
    Used
    Rear brake caliper Shimano Dura-ace BR-7800
    • €24.99
  • Rear brake caliper Shimano Dura-ace BR-R9010-RS
    New product -32%
    Rear brake caliper Shimano Dura-ace BR-R9010-RS
    • €152.97
    • €224.95
  • Front brake caliper Shimano 105 BR-R7010-F
    New product -47%
    Front brake caliper Shimano 105 BR-R7010-F
    • €33.38
    • €62.99
  • Front brake caliper Shimano Ultegra BR-R8010-F
    New product -30%
    Front brake caliper Shimano Ultegra BR-R8010-F
    • €69.99
    • €99.99
  • Front brake caliper Campagnolo Chorus
    New product -22%
    Front brake caliper Campagnolo Chorus
    • €38.21
    • €48.99
  • Kuota HBP with brake pads for road bike
    New product -50%
    Kuota HBP front brake with brake pads for road bike
    • €25.00
    • €49.99
  • Road bike rear brake Tektro
    New product
    Road bike rear brake Tektro
    • €12.99
  • Rear brake caliper Shimano BR-R561 grey
    New product -43%
    Rear brake caliper Shimano BR-R561 grey
    • €29.63
    • €51.99
  • Campagnolo Athena 11s Skeleton front brake
    New product -22%
    Campagnolo Athena 11s Skeleton front brake
    • €68.78
    • €88.18
  • U brake Odyssey Springfield
    New product -20%
    U brake Odyssey Springfield
    • €17.56
    • €21.95
  • Rear brake caliper 4ZA Forza
    New product -55%
    Rear brake caliper 4ZA Forza
    • €31.46
    • €69.90
  • Front brake caliper 4ZA Forza
    New product -55%
    Front brake caliper 4ZA Forza
    • €31.46
    • €69.90
  • Front brake caliper Shimano BR-R561
    New product -43%
    Front brake caliper Shimano BR-R561
    • €29.63
    • €51.99
  • Rear brake caliper Shimano BR-R561 for road bike
    New product -43%
    Rear brake caliper Shimano BR-R561
    • €29.63
    • €51.99
  • Front brake caliper Shimano Tiagra BR-4700
    New product -60%
    Brake caliper Shimano Tiagra BR-4700
    • €16.20
    • €40.50
  • Lever and brake Caliper Lam World champion
    New product
    Lever and brake caliper Lam World champion
    • €44.99
  • V-Brake used
    Used
    V-Brake used
    • €3.99
  • Front brake for road bike or fixie
    New product
    Front brake for road bike or fixie
    • €6.99
  • Rear BMX U brake caliper XLC 68 - 91 mm
    New product
    Rear BMX U brake caliper XLC 68 - 91 mm
    • €7.99
  • Front brake caliper Shimano Dura-ace 7100 vintage black
    Used
    Front brake caliper Shimano Dura-ace 7100 vintage black
    • €19.99
  • Brakes calipers fixie vintage bike Saccon
    New product
    Brakes calipers fixie vintage bike Saccon
    • €22.99
  • Rear brake caliper for road bike
    New product
    Rear brake caliper for road bike
    • €9.99
  • Rear brake caliper for road bike
    New product
    Rear brake caliper for road bike
    • €8.99
  • Rear brake caliper for road bike
    New product
    Rear brake caliper for road bike
    • €9.99
  • Rear brake for road bike
    New product
    Rear brake for road bike
    • €7.99
  • Shimano Tiagra BR-4600 front brake
    New product -30%
    Shimano Tiagra BR-4600 front brake
    • €34.99
    • €49.99
  • Shimano Deore V-brake
    Used
    Shimano Deore right V-brake
    • €2.99
  • Coda rear brake for road bike
    Used
    Coda rear brake for road bike
    • €7.99
  • Brakes cables Nokon Konkavex for MTB
    New product
    Brakes cables Nokon Konkavex for MTB
    • €39.90
  • Aluminium V-Brake Alhonga for MTB
    New product -40%
    Aluminium V-Brake Alhonga for MTB
    • €9.59
    • €15.99
  • Shimano RX100 brake caliper
    More details
    Used Out-of-Stock
    Shimano RX100 brake caliper
    • €9.99
  • Shimano Ultegra BR-6700 rear brake
    More details
    Used Out-of-Stock
    Shimano Ultegra BR-6700 rear brake used
    • €24.99
  • Brake Shimano 105 BR-5800 black
    More details
    New product -50% Out-of-Stock
    Brake Shimano 105 BR-5800 black
    • €27.98
    • €55.95
  • Campagnolo Veloce front brake
    More details
    New product Out-of-Stock
    Campagnolo Veloce front brake
    • €29.99
  • Cantilever brake Shimano Deore XT BR-M734
    More details
    New product Out-of-Stock
    Cantilever brake Shimano Deore XT BR-M734
    • €29.99

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Rim brakes for bikes: features and specifics you need to know

The bike rim brake remains one of the most widely used and appreciated braking systems among cyclists, whether for road bikes, leisure mountain bikes, or city bikes. Simple, efficient, and easy to maintain, it ensures good bike control and precise speed management. Let’s take a closer look at its main characteristics and specificities.

How does a rim brake work ?

The principle is simple: when pulling the brake lever on the handlebar, the cable tightens and brings two arms together, pressing the brake pads against the wheel’s rim. The resulting friction slows down the wheel rotation and safely stops the bike.

This system relies on three essential components:

  • The brake lever: mounted on the handlebar, it controls the cable tension.

  • The cable and housing: transmit the force from the lever to the brake arms.

  • The brake pads: made of rubber or composite material, they press against the rim to generate braking power.

Types of bike rim brakes

Depending on the type of bike, several rim brake designs exist:

  • Caliper brakes (single-pivot or dual-pivot): common on road bikes, offering precise braking and low weight.

  • Cantilever brakes: used on some mountain bikes and cyclocross bikes, with wider arms providing greater tire clearance.

  • V-Brakes: powerful and easy to adjust, very popular on MTBs, trekking bikes, and hybrid bikes.

Advantages of rim brakes

  • Easy maintenance: worn pads can be replaced quickly.

  • Lightweight: rim brakes are lighter than disc brakes.

  • Affordable: spare parts are inexpensive and widely available.

  • Effective braking: sharp response on dry roads with good modulation.

Limitations to consider

The bike rim brake does have some drawbacks:

  • Less effective in wet conditions, as water reduces pad grip on the rim.

  • Faster rim wear due to repeated friction.

  • Less suitable for extreme riding or long, steep descents.

Maintaining your rim brakes

To ensure optimal braking performance, a few simple checks are enough:

  • Regularly inspect brake pads and replace them if the wear grooves are no longer visible.

  • Clean the rims to remove dust or grease that may reduce braking efficiency.

  • Make sure cables and housings move smoothly.

  • Adjust the brake arms so pads align perfectly with the rim’s braking surface.

Conclusion

The bike rim brake remains a reliable and accessible solution for many cyclists. Ideal for road bikes, leisure MTBs, or city bikes, it combines lightness, simplicity, and efficiency—provided it is properly maintained. While disc brakes are gaining popularity, rim brakes still hold a strong position thanks to their ease of use and excellent value for money.

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