TESTED: BRAKES

The ability to feather the amount of pressure you apply to disc brakes is just as important as their sheer stopping power. After all, that’s what really lets you scrub off speed rather than skidding, dishing out control on your bike. We’ve got 10 sets of the latest on test, from the most powerful four-piston stoppers with 220mm rotors, down to lightweight options with carbon lever blades. So whether you ride an e-bike or XC racer, we’ve got your brakes covered