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|August 2025
Galfer's new Shark Road disc has been developed with the Lotto team to provide top performance for road and gravel riding
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Founded in 1952, Spanish company Galfer have been making pads and rotors for the biggest brake brands in mountain biking since 1998, and now they're targeting the tarmac with their new Shark Road disc.
Developed with the Lotto Cycling Team and tested at events including the Tour de France, Vuelta a España and Paris-Roubaix, this Center Lock rotor combines top-tier materials with cutting-edge tech to provide maximum braking efficiency and consistent control at a lighter weight than the competition.
This story is from the August 2025 edition of Cycling Plus UK.
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August 2025
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