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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why would anyone choose cable disc brakes? We test four sets to see if they still have the stopping power we expect ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mechanical discs certainly claim to be an easier, more adjustable alternative to hydraulics, but does the lack of power outweigh their simplicity? To find out, I have put four market-leading options to the test. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ tyler.boucher@gmail.com (Tyler Boucher) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Boucher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ibxQpGYHo5CjUtgbrQpKe4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hope RX4 road disc caliper review ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/brakes/hope-rx4-road-disc-caliper</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hope's aftermarket disc calipers promise to increase braking performance beyond comparison ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:40:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Brake and brake set reviews]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ james.bracey@ti-media.com (James Bracey) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Bracey ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/atB9mUc9pKcaUEBPi57asV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cane Creek EE cycleworks brakes review ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/brakes/cane-creek-ee-cycleworks-brakes-2</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you are looking to shave a chunk of weight off your bike, add some mechanical bling and have deep pockets, then the Cane Creek EE Cycleworks Brakes are one of the best options. Here is our review ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2017 10:39:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Brake and brake set reviews]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ oliver.bridgewood@freelance.ti-media.com (Oliver Bridgewood) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Oliver Bridgewood ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UuM8ump9qxRQTGrEaw85Be-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Pad insertion and removal on Cane Creek EE Cycleworks brakes is easy and doesn&amp;#39;t require grub screws]]></media:description>                                                    </media:content>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Shimano Ultegra ST-RS685 Hydraulic Disc Brakes set review ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/brakes/shimano-ultegra-st-rs685-hydraulic-disc-brakes-set</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're after a more reliable and powerful stopping solution for your road bike then Shimano Ultegra ST-RS685 Hydraulic road disc brakes could be just what you need. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:20:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Brake and brake set reviews]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ hannah.bussey@futurenet.com (Hannah Bussey) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hannah Bussey ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HRTZqgmjDZvwSmRzTpcTJC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Hope V-Twin hydraulic disc brake converter review ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/brakes/hope-v-twin-hydraulic-brake-converter</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Hope V-Twin sits below your stem to convert mechanical brake levers to run hydraulic calipers. We've tested how it performs and how easy it is to fit. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2016 08:00:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Brake and brake set reviews]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ paul.norman@ti-media.com (Paul Norman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Norman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S4mCVG89DZHStCaWFvncjP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Token TK-BR7230 Accura brake calipers review ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/brakes/token-tk-br7230-accura-brake-calipers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can superlight CNC brakes stop as well as the established competition? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Brake and brake set reviews]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cycling@ipcmedia.com (Cycling Weekly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cycling Weekly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7CCFrcFNHWQXQHBXiW2xST-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ TRP R950SL brakes review ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/brakes/trp-r950sl-brakes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ TRP R950SL brakes review ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Brake and brake set reviews]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cycling@ipcmedia.com (Cycling Weekly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cycling Weekly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZYKcJgLafHcesWHrCh5FiY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kurve CNC road callipers review ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/brakes/kurve-cnc-road-callipers</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Kurve CNC road callipers review ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Brake and brake set reviews]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cycling@ipcmedia.com (Cycling Weekly) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cycling Weekly ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MQPSd7QRMvGTLUkMD9nkeB-1280-80.jpg">
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