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2. Bicycle brake - Wikipedia

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   Because of the higher mechanical advantage of V-brakes, they require brake levers with longer cable travel than levers intended for older types of brakes. Mechanical (i.e. cable-actuated) disc brakes use the same amount of cable travel as V-brakes, except for those that are described as being "road" specific.

3. List of bicycle parts - Wikipedia

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   Brake: devices used to stop or slow down a bicycle. Rim brakes and disc brakes are operated by brake levers, which are mounted on the handlebars. Band brake is an alternative to rim brakes but can only be installed at the rear wheel. Coaster brakes are operated by pedaling backward; Brake lever: a lever for actuating a bicycle brake

4. SRAM Corporation - Wikipedia

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   On March 1, 2004, SRAM purchased Avid, a designer and manufacturer of bicycle brake components. Its current line-up includes mechanical disc brakes, rim brakes, levers, cables and maintenance products for a range of uses including MTB and cyclocross. They also produce two road bike disc brakes.

5. Is this the New Shimano 105 12-Speed Mechanical Group? - AOL

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   A 12-speed mechanical 105 group is very noteworthy. 105 is a popular specification on many mid-range drop bar racing, road, all-road, gravel, and cyclocross bikes. 105 is perhaps the most popular ...

6. Mountain bike - Wikipedia

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   There are two main types of mountain bike Disc brakes: mechanical disc brakes and hydraulic disc brakes. Mechanical disc brakes use a brake cable housed in a brake housing, which connects the brake lever to the brake caliper. When the lever is pulled, it tightens the cable, which in turn actuates the caliper and presses the brake pads against ...

7. List of bicycle types - Wikipedia

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   All-mountain bicycles feature sturdy, highly durable frames and wheels, wide-gauge treaded tires, and cross-wise handlebars to help the rider resist sudden jolts. Some mountain bicycles feature various types of suspension systems (e.g. coiled spring, air or gas shock), and hydraulic or mechanical-disc brakes. Mountain bicycle gearing is often ...