Before disc brakes came along, rim brakes were the most commonly used type of brakes on bikes
They work by putting pressure / friction on the rim of the wheel - slowing it down
Shimano Acera V Brake - Rear - Silver
Shimano Acera V Brake - Front - Silver
Shimano BR-T4000 Alivio V Brake - Front Colour: Black
Shimano BR-T4000 Alivio V Brake - Rear Colour: Black
Pair of Shimano Alivio T4000 brake levers for V-brakes and mechanical disk brakes Colour: Black
Shimano Altus BR-CT91 Cantilever brake - rear, silver
Shimano BR-R451 dual-pivot brake calliper, 57 mm drop, front Colour: Black
Shimano BR-R451 dual-pivot brake calliper, 57 mm drop, rear Colour: Black
Shimano BL-T610 Deore brake lever for V-brake, black
Shimano BR-T610 Deore V-brakes, front, black
Shimano BR-6800 Ultegra brake calliper, front Colour: Black
Shimano BR-6800 Ultegra brake calliper, rear Colour: Black