In 2025, for the first time, there will be no rim brakes on the WorldTour, across all of the teams' road and time trial bikes. The news came with the announcement of Bianchi’s new Aquila RC time trial ...

Major brands have phased out rim brake wheels. However, solutions still exist to keep beloved bikes on the road.

locking through one (usually the front, for better access) brake discs and preventing the wheel from turning. This is useful because, although in itself it won’t prevent the bike from being ...