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 ...

BikeRadar Battle: Rain-drenched farm roads grind away at pads – which brand fares better? Compared with standard rim brakes, hydraulic road brakes can be a godsend in wet conditions, especially when ...

Disc brakes are now in the majority on road bike builds, so here are the best mechanical and hydraulic options around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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 ...