Cycle Brakes

Accelerating and breaking, two opposed actions, but nevertheless they are the main actions of cycling. And just as it's difficult to accelerate an up-hill section when the legs don't respond any more, it's difficult to have a perfect control of the braking. Knowing when and how to brake can avoid numerous situations that could end with a fall or crash. However, while you try to improve these skills, you can already use a short-cut using the best cycle brakes that help us to brake in a fast and safe way.

cycle brakes are components that, as their name says, are in charge of slowing down the bike or bringing it to a complete halt whenever the rider chooses to. A brake is composed by different elements: disc, piston, hose, levers, brake-pads, cantilever or v-brake. The combination of all these components is what creates the braking system, the wires, activated by levers, transfer the braking power to the disc and the brake pads, in charge of stopping the wheels. Retto offers you complete kits which include all these components of a single brand for the best price, but should you wish it, there's also the possibility of buying each component separately.

It's highly recommendable to regularly check the state of all the components that are involved in the braking and, should it be necessary, to replace any worn out or damaged piece. We, at Retto, have always believed that safety is the most important aspect (as our campaign claiming the need to respect the 1m50 distance for road-racing cyclists proves). If for example you hear some disturbing creaking noise when you start to brake it will mean that the brake pads are worn out and need to be replaced.

For all these reasons, having cycle brakes in good condition is an absolute must for every cycling fan. Brands with a recognized international prestige, such as Shimano, propose a large offer of brakes that will allow each and every cyclist to find the ones that best fit their bike and thus be able to drive in complete safety.