Brakes are one of – if not the – most important part of a bicycle. They keep you safe and allow you to control your speed, whether it's bombing down a mountain bike trail or riding in traffic.
The evolution of bike brakes has taken an interesting turn over the past few decades, as the advent of disc brakes has changed the market forever. While they quickly established themselves as the best mountain bike brakes it took a little longer to permeate other cycling niches. Disc brakes are now commonly seen on the best gravel bikes and commuter bikes as well.
