Brakes
Arguably the most critical component of your bike, a high quality set of brakes is crucial to safely as well as performance. Whether you're using rim brakes or disc, riding road, trail or gravel, we can outfit you with brakes, pads and parts from SRAM, Shimano, Magura, TRP, and other top brands.
![SRAM Maven Ultimate Splash Brakes Components SRAM](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/files/bike-product-image_900px_07d20c01-2337-4902-99fd-c712774fee88.jpg?v=1708473590&width=900)
![Shimano BH90-JK-SSR Disc Brake Hose Kit for Dura-Ace R9170 Road Disc Caliper Components Shimano](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/products/bike-product-image_900px_1_23.jpg?v=1681734338&width=900)
![Mavic Exalith 2 Brake Pads Components Mavic](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/files/bike-product-image_900px-Recovered_cffc40e2-3d40-4f1c-8a6b-526c714b375b.jpg?v=1707955467&width=900)
![SRAM Level and Elixir Disc Brake Pads Components SRAM](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/products/bike-product-image_900px_1_1.jpg?v=1681734260&width=900)
![SRAM Centerline XR 2-Piece 160mm Rounded Rotor, Centerlock Components SRAM](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/products/00.5018.122.003.jpg?v=1639452105&width=900)
![Shimano L05A-RF Resin Disc Brake Pads and Spring with Fins Components Shimano](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/products/bike-product-image_900px_13_47.jpg?v=1681734186&width=900)
![Campagnolo H11 Disc Caliper Mounting Screws Components Campagnolo](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/products/bike-product-image_900px_1_12.jpg?v=1681734128&width=900)
![Shimano Ultegra BR-R8070 Calipers Components Shimano Rear](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/files/bike-product-image_900px_1x_3_b3a16cbf-b88f-47e5-a5c4-1067cf0576c2.jpg?v=1706903577&width=900)
![MTX Red Label Race Brake Pads Components MTX](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/products/800-redlabel-leadphoto.jpg?v=1639449357&width=900)
![Campagnolo DB-310 Disk Brake Pad Set Components Campagnolo](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/products/bike-product-image_900px_13_30.jpg?v=1681733998&width=900)
![SRAM RED eTap AXS 2x Rim Brake Group SRAM](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/products/SRAM-RED-eTAP-AXS-Rim-Brake-Group_f94545ca-b04f-46cb-bcba-3b4baf76039e.jpg?v=1639456537&width=900)
![SRAM RED eTap AXS 2x Rim Brake Group with Power SRAM](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/products/SRAM-RED-eTAP-AXS-Rim-Brake-Group.jpg?v=1639440991&width=900)
![Shimano J03A w/Fin Resin Brake Pad & Spring Components Shimano](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/products/y8z298010.jpg?v=1639452185&width=900)
![Shimano R55C4 Road Brake Pads Pair Components Shimano](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/products/shimano-brake-pads-r55c4-1.jpg?v=1639439821&width=900)
![Shimano XT RT86S 160mm 6-Bolt IceTech Disc Brake Rotor Components Shimano](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/files/bike-product-image_900px_1x_28_e56e24cd-26cf-4897-8de5-773bdcfaf469.jpg?v=1707782547&width=900)
![Avid 20R Brake Pad Components Avid](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/products/Avid20RBrakePadsLinearPullBrakePads_25716_A_Primary.jpg?v=1639446340&width=900)
![SRAM HRD Disc Brake Pad Set Components SRAM Organic Compound](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/files/bike-product-image_900px-Recovered_67fdc85c-6248-4afa-a1ae-1946feea63c7.jpg?v=1707955439&width=900)
![SRAM Centerline XR Disc Brake Rotor - 6 Bolt Components SRAM 160mm](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/files/bike-product-image_900px_1x_1_fc1c5aaa-7a3f-4d95-b4e5-0d808c503601.jpg?v=1707782604&width=900)
![A man riding an Orbea Kemen E-Bike Commuter holding coffee](http://contenderbicycles.com/cdn/shop/files/bike-product-image_900px_8ac50151-073c-4422-a082-ef729647eb3d.jpg?v=1705009396&width=900)
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