Hayes Disc Brakes sent in a set of their lightweight, racer ready Stroker Gram hydraulic disc brakes for mountain bikes for review on Bike198. These carbon bladed disc brakes round out the lighter end of the lineup for Hayes and provide xc riders and racers with a lighter weight option for their rigs. So after months of abuse on the Turner 5.Spot, how did the Stroker...

UPDATE: Click here for the final review on the Avid Elixir CR’s Now that installation is complete and the first of many rides are done…it is time for an update on the Avid Elixir CR hydraulic disc brakes. I installed the 185mm rotors for the Avid Elixir CR’s on my Ventana El Terremoto 6.0. The Terremoto is a 6″ travel bike with the Rock Shox Lyrik...