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. Many of us have seen some seriously scary examples ...

Contaminated mountain bike brake pads are inspected after persistent squeaking and reduced braking performance become noticeable. The brake rotor is first cleaned with rubbing alcohol before the ...

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, ...

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Normally, descents are my favorite part of mountain biking, when all that hard work getting to the top is rewarded with a singletrack rollercoaster. So I was perhaps a little grouchy when, on a ride ...