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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 ...

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 ...

Brakes are one of the most important components on your mountain bike, with good-quality stoppers giving you the confidence to carry speed, knowing you’ll be able to slow down again. Like many ...

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 ...

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 ...