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Rim brakes are a common type of braking system used on bicycles. These brakes work by applying friction to the rims of the bicycle's wheels to slow or stop the bicycle. There are three main types of rim brakes: caliper brakes, cantilever brakes and the so-called V-Brakes.

  • Caliper brakes are one of the most common types of rim brakes. They consist of two arms and are divided into: single-pivot, dual-pivot, centre-pull and U-brake according to the design, mounting, and pivot point of the arms. When the brake lever is depressed, these arms rotate inwards and press the brake shoes against the sides of the rim. Caliper brakes are lightweight and suitable for road bikes where aerodynamics and weight savings are important.
  • Cantilever brakes are historically one of the oldest types of brakes. Rim brakes or also called cantilever brakes can be found on cheaper types of bicycles. Their disadvantage is complicated adjustment and lower efficiency. The advantage, however, is their low price. They are also not the best for muddy, rainy or snowy weather. They work by using a pair of brake arms to attract the brake shoes to the bike's wheel rims, creating friction.
  • V-brakes are similar to cantilever brakes and are often used on mountain bikes, hybrid bikes and some touring bikes. They use two long 'V' shaped arms that pull the brake shoes towards the rim. V-brakes are known for their superior braking performance compared to traditional cantilever brakes.
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Shimano Alivio T4000 front/rear rim brake, with inner cable lead unit In stock > 5 pcs

savings Shimano Alivio T4000 front/rear rim brake, with inner cable lead unit

13.99 € savings RRP 22.99 €

Longus MTB ALL IN V-Brake front/rear rim brake, with guide tube In stock > 5 pcs

Longus MTB ALL IN V-Brake front/rear rim brake, with guide tube

10.99 €

Shimano Alivio BR-T4000 front/rear rim brake, internal bumper stop In stock > 5 pcs

-7% Shimano Alivio BR-T4000 front/rear rim brake, internal bumper stop

12.99 € -7% RRP 22.99 €

Extend Linear 110 front/rear rim brake, black In 3 days > 10 pairs

Extend Linear 110 front/rear rim brake, black

9.49 €

FORCE V-brake front/rear rim brake In stock > 5 pcs

FORCE V-brake front/rear rim brake

12.99 €

Shimano 105 BRR7000 front rim brake In stock 1 pc

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41.99 € savings RRP 69.99 €

Shimano 105 BR-R7000 rear brake, 10.5 mm matrix In stock 1 pc

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38.99 € savings RRP 63.99 €

Shimano brake Ultegra R8100 rear CS51 10.5mm nut (R55C4) In 3 days > 5 pcs

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47.99 € savings RRP 89.99 €

Shimano brake Ultegra R8100 front CS51 18/27mm nut (R55C4) In 3 days > 5 pcs

-38% Shimano brake Ultegra R8100 front CS51 18/27mm nut (R55C4)

47.99 € -38% RRP 91.99 €

Shimano Ultegra BR-R8110 rear rim brake In stock > 2 pcs

Clearance Shimano Ultegra BR-R8110 rear rim brake

89.99 € RRP 109 €

Shimano Tiagra BR-4700 rear brake, CS51 + bolt 12.8 mm, OEM In 3 days 4 pcs

-11% Shimano Tiagra BR-4700 rear brake, CS51 + bolt 12.8 mm, OEM

23.99 € -11% RRP 26.99 €

Shimano Tiagra BR-4700 front rim brake, road In 3 days > 5 pcs

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33.99 € savings RRP 49.99 €

XLC BR-V03 V-brake front / rear brake black In stock 1 pc

XLC BR-V03 V-brake front / rear brake black

15.99 €

Shimano Ultegra BR-R8110 front rim brake In stock > 2 pcs

Sale Shimano Ultegra BR-R8110 front rim brake

89.99 € RRP 109 €

Shimano Tiagra BR-4700 rear rim brake In 3 days > 5 pcs

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28.99 € savings RRP 43.99 €

SRAM Rival 22 Front/Rear Rim Brake In 5 days

SRAM Rival 22 Front/Rear Rim Brake

87.99 € RRP 109 €

Shimano Claris BR-R2000 Rear Rim Brake In 3 days 1 pc

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22.99 € savings RRP 34.99 €

Shimano BR-CX50 front/rear cantilever brake In 3 days 1 pc

Shimano BR-CX50 front/rear cantilever brake

35.99 € RRP 47.99 €

Shimano Claris BR-R2000 front rim brake In 3 days > 5 pcs

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24.99 € savings RRP 39.99 €

SRAM Shorty Ultimate brake, front In stock 1 pc

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119 € RRP 149 €

SRAM Force AXS front mechanical brake caliper, 16 mm nut In 5 days

SRAM Force AXS front mechanical brake caliper, 16 mm nut

71.99 € RRP 89.99 €

Shimano brake Dura Ace R9110 front direct mounting (R55C4) In stock 1 pc

Sale -12% Shimano brake Dura Ace R9110 front direct mounting (R55C4)

179 € -12% RRP 289 €

MAGURA HS33 4-Finger hydraulic rim brake, front/rear In stock 1 pc

Clearance -24% MAGURA HS33 4-Finger hydraulic rim brake, front/rear

89.99 € -24% RRP 119 €

XLC BR-R03 road brake black rear In stock 1 pc

Clearance -43% XLC BR-R03 road brake black rear

29.99 € -43% RRP 53.99 €

Extend Linear 110 front/rear rim brake, silver In 3 days > 5 pairs

Extend Linear 110 front/rear rim brake, silver

16.99 €

Extend ELITE ROAD front rim brake In 3 days 4 pcs

Extend ELITE ROAD front rim brake

34.99 €

Shimano Tiagra BR-R451 rear rim brake, black In 3 days 1 pc

Shimano Tiagra BR-R451 rear rim brake, black

28.99 € RRP 34.99 €

SRAM Force AXS rear mechanical brake caliper, 10 mm lock nut In stock 1 pc

SRAM Force AXS rear mechanical brake caliper, 10 mm lock nut

67.99 € RRP 89.99 €

Sram Red D1 Aerolink front brake In 5 days

Sram Red D1 Aerolink front brake

169 € RRP 209 €

Shimano brake Sora R3000 front CS49 10.5 / 12.5 / 18/27 mm lockring (R50T2) In 3 days 1 pc

Shimano brake Sora R3000 front CS49 10.5 / 12.5 / 18/27 mm lockring (R50T2)

35.99 € RRP 41.99 €

XLC Cantilever BR-C04 brake calipers In 5 days

XLC Cantilever BR-C04 brake calipers

19.99 €

FSA SL-K Light front/rear rim brake In 3 days 1 pc

-34% FSA SL-K Light front/rear rim brake

177 € -34% RRP 269 €

Shimano 105 BR-R7000 front rim brake, silver In 3 days 1 pc

Shimano 105 BR-R7000 front rim brake, silver

51.99 € RRP 61.99 €

Sram Red D1 Aerolink rear brake In 5 days

Sram Red D1 Aerolink rear brake

169 € RRP 209 €

SRAM Shorty Ultimate brake, rear In 8 days > 2 pcs

SRAM Shorty Ultimate brake, rear

119 € RRP 149 €

SRAM S900 rim brake for direct mounting, rear In 5 days

SRAM S900 rim brake for direct mounting, rear

119 € RRP 149 €

SRAM Force brake set front and rear In 5 days

SRAM Force brake set front and rear

149 € RRP 179 €

Shimano Ultegra R8010 rear direct mount brake (R55C4) In 3 days 2 pcs

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75.99 € savings RRP 109 €

SRAM S900 rim brake for direct mounting, front In 5 days

SRAM S900 rim brake for direct mounting, front

119 € RRP 149 €

Campagnolo Chorus front road brake shoe, Direct Mount In 3 days 1 pc

Campagnolo Chorus front road brake shoe, Direct Mount

129 €

Campagnolo Chorus rear brake shoe, Direct Mount In 3 days 1 pc

Campagnolo Chorus rear brake shoe, Direct Mount

129 €

Shimano 105 BR-R7000 rear rim brake, silver In 3 days 1 pc

Shimano 105 BR-R7000 rear rim brake, silver

43.99 € RRP 53.99 €

Shimano brake Dura Ace R9110 rear direct mounting (R55C4) In 3 days 1 pc

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179 € savings RRP 289 €

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