Rim brakes aren't dead yet

Nerd Alert Podcast by CyclingTips

Jun 30, 202231:41Sports & Recreation

The bike industry may have shifted entirely to disc brakes, but there are millions of happy rim-brake users out there with bikes that still have years — or even decades — of life left in them. Mainstream brands have alre...

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