It’s not a secret that brakes are a crucial component of a mountain bike, but one of the most essential pieces of the brake system is the brake pads, and I have seen some seriously scary examples of ...

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Did you know that mountain bike brakes are hydraulic? I know, they don't look it when they're sitting on the shelf at your local bike store, but they're not the cable-operated rim brakes of your youth ...

A good set of mountain bike brakes can transform how you ride – they can be the difference between confident shredding and holding on for dear life. There are dozens of brands making brakes for all ...

The best mountain bike disc brakes will help you go faster. Sound like an oxymoron? Maybe, but it’s true. The fact is, if you know you can quickly and efficiently bring your speed under control, ...

You can never really have too much braking power on a mountain bike For larger riders or those on e-bikes, brake fade can ruin your confidence, on those downhill sections Shimano and SRAM have ...