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MOST WANTED HAYES DOMINION A2 £179.99 (PER BRAKE)

Want to ride faster? Then you’re going to need better brakes. But better doesn’t simply mean more powerful – you also need enhanced control. And because braking starts at your fingertips, Hayes designed the Dominion lever to have the shortest possible bite-point, which in turn reduces the time it takes to apply the brakes.

The Dominion lever also has a low actuation pressure and reduced lever friction, making the lever effortless to pull, further enhancing brake modulation and reducing arm pump. Hayes calls this LoFi – low

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