Can We Melt Disc Brakes!?

Clock00:00, Sunday 7th August 2022

Disc brakes like them or loath them, they're becoming increasingly more popular amongst road riders for their superior braking performance. But just how far can you take them? Can we melt disc brakes? Ollie and Hank are in Italy to find out!

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