Engineered and manufactured in Spain, Galfer’s Road and Gravel braking components combine proven technology, advanced materials, and racing experience to deliver consistent braking performance in every riding condition.
For more than 60 years, Galfer has been a benchmark in braking systems, combining experience, innovation, and high-quality materials to develop advanced solutions for two-wheel applications. Founded on a strong engineering heritage, the company has become recognized worldwide for its commitment to performance, reliability, and precision.
Present in the U.S. market for more than 30 years, Galfer has built a strong reputation among American powersports enthusiasts for its premium braking technology and manufacturing expertise. Today, the company brings that same know-how to the cycling world through the Galfer Bike range, a complete portfolio of braking solutions developed for riders across multiple disciplines.
The Galfer Bike range includes high-performance brake pads and rotors designed for Road, Gravel, Cross Country, Enduro, Downhill, E-bike, and racing applications. Each product is developed around the specific demands of different riding styles, terrains, and conditions, offering dedicated solutions designed to maximize control, reliability, and braking performance.
Developed and manufactured in Spain, Galfer bicycle brake pads and rotors benefit from decades of braking expertise, advanced material development, and feedback from professional racing. Every component is engineered to provide riders with greater control, consistent braking power, and long-lasting reliability—from daily training rides and weekend gravel adventures to endurance events and competitive racing.
Rather than offering a one-compound-fits-all solution, Galfer has developed application-specific friction compounds and rotor technologies designed around different riding conditions and performance requirements. Every product is engineered as part of a complete braking system, delivering smooth modulation, increased braking power, low noise, efficient heat management, and extended durability.
Brake Pads Designed for Real-World Riding Conditions
Galfer brake pads are manufactured using proprietary asbestos-free organic semi-metallic compounds specifically developed for cycling applications. These compounds are engineered to respond to the variables that affect bicycle braking performance, including bike weight, terrain, humidity, temperature, and braking intensity.
The result is consistent braking performance throughout the life of the pad, helping riders maintain confidence while reducing vibration, noise, and unnecessary rotor wear.
Key benefits include:
- Silent operation
- Progressive and precise braking feel
- Increased braking power
- Reduced vibration
- Lower disc wear
- High-temperature resistance
- Extended durability
Discover the Galfer Road & Gravel Range
Designed for the demands of modern road and gravel riding, Galfer’s braking range combines dedicated brake pad compounds and advanced rotor technologies to deliver the right balance of power, modulation, durability, and performance in every riding condition.
Galfer’s brake pad range includes four compounds designed to meet the needs of every Road and Gravel rider, from everyday cyclists to performance-focused racers.
- G1053 Performance – Ultimate Versatility
The G1053 Performance compound is the ideal all-around choice for road and gravel riders looking for the perfect balance between braking power, durability, and low noise.
Designed for everyday riding and amateur cyclists, it provides progressive, predictable braking performance across a wide range of conditions.
Applications: XC, DH, Enduro, E-bike, Gravel, Road
- G1851 Advanced – Performance in Extreme Conditions
Developed specifically for wet and muddy gravel environments, the G1851 Advanced compound uses basalt fibers and moisture-absorbing coatings to maintain consistent braking performance when conditions become challenging.
Applications: XC, DH, Enduro, E-bike, Gravel
- G1455 Road – Asphalt-Specific Performance
Created exclusively for road cycling, the G1455 Road compound delivers powerful, progressive, and controlled braking in all weather conditions.
Developed using more than six decades of Galfer braking expertise, it provides efficient and long-lasting performance for road cyclists demanding reliability on every descent.
Applications: Road
- G1554T Pro – Racing Performance
The G1554T Pro compound is designed for riders who demand maximum performance under extreme conditions. Developed for racing and high-temperature applications, it delivers immediate braking performance without requiring a bedding-in procedure.
Applications: XC, DH, Enduro, Road, Gravel
Galfer Road and Gravel Brake Rotors
All Galfer rotors are laser-cut from high-carbon stainless steel and manufactured in Spain, combining precision engineering with advanced materials to deliver lightweight performance, reliability, and consistent braking efficiency in every riding condition.
Designed for easy installation and long-term durability, Galfer rotors feature a plug-and-play design, an anti-corrosion treatment for increased resistance over time, optimized lightweight construction to reduce system weight, and a design focused on minimizing noise and vibration for a smoother and more controlled braking experience.
- Galfer Wave Disc Road– Lightweight Control and Efficiency
The Wave Road disc is Galfer’s lightest rotor, specifically engineered to reduce the weight of the braking system while maintaining excellent braking performance.
By lowering rotating mass, the Wave Road improves acceleration, responsiveness, and handling, helping riders react faster in technical sections and maintain precise control through corners.
Its Wave braking track provides smooth modulation, silent operation, and efficient heat dissipation, ensuring consistent performance during long descents and repeated braking situations.
Available in 140 mm, 160 mm, and 180 mm diameters with both 6-bolt and Centerlock mounting options, the Wave Road disc offers versatility for a wide range of road and gravel setups.
- Galfer Shark® Disc Road – Professional Technology for Performance Riders
The Shark® Road disc represents Galfer’s most advanced road braking technology, developed in collaboration with the Lotto Cycling Team and tested at the highest level of professional racing.
The development process included demanding WorldTour events such as the Tour de France, Vuelta a España, Paris-Roubaix, Milan-San Remo, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and Amstel Gold Race, providing valuable feedback to optimize stiffness, modulation, and thermal management.
The Shark® Road disc features:
- Galfer’s iconic W-shaped braking track for precise modulation
- Innovative Shark cooling fins for improved heat dissipation
- CNC-machined 7075-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum core
- AI-optimized design for maximum stiffness with minimal weight
- Lightweight 8 mm hollow stainless-steel rivets
- Hardened stainless-steel braking surface for durability
The optimized structure increases lateral stiffness, allowing more symmetrical piston movement, reducing friction, improving braking efficiency, and promoting more uniform pad wear.
The dedicated road Centerlock system features a notched locking design to prevent loosening during extended use and demanding descents.
Available in:
- 140 mm: 91 g
- 160 mm: 102 g
Precision Braking for Every Ride
From everyday road rides to gravel exploration and professional competition, Galfer’s Road and Gravel braking range delivers the control, reliability, and performance riders need when braking performance matters most.
Built on more than six decades of braking expertise and proven through racing experience, Galfer continues to develop braking solutions that give cyclists across the U.S. the confidence, control, and reliability they need to enjoy every ride—from local roads and gravel adventures to the most demanding race courses.
