Hear the name Yokozuna and you might either visualize the highest-ranking champion sumo wrestlers, the late WWF heavyweight champ, or Japanese-made brake pads and housing that help wrestle your speed.

Shimano have announced their first hydraulic disc brakes for road bikes. Set to be sold in kit form rather than as part of a groupset, they should be available soon, with prices to be announced. The ...

Why would anyone choose cable-actuated disc brakes in 2025? It’s a fair question. There’s a reason why hydraulic disc brakes have become the industry standard. Purely from a performance standpoint, ...

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: ...

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