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Mountain Bike Podcast
on Sep 23, 2020

Almost Everything you Need to Know About MTB Brakes [Podcast #263]

by Jeff Barber
Vittorio Platania explains how hydraulic mountain bike brakes work, and shares his tips for maximizing their performance on the trail....
Gear
on Jul 19, 2020

What Kind of Mountain Bike Brakes are you Running? [Survey]

by Jeff Barber
While disc brakes are pretty much standard issue for mountain (and even road) bikes today, there are still many flavors...
Beginners
on Jul 7, 2020

What do you mean 'Better Brakes Will Allow you to Ride Faster?'

by Brian Gerow
If you have confidence in the power of your mountain bike brakes, you can spend less time using them.
Gear
on May 27, 2020

German Made Trickstuff Direttissima 4-piston Mountain Bike Brakes [In for Test]

by Brian Gerow
The Direttissima are some of the most powerful, lightest, and most expensive mountain bike brakes on the market.
Gear
on Dec 18, 2019

TRP G-Spec DH Brakes Go Fast, Feel Amazing [Review]

by Jeff Barber
We test these world cup winning mountain bike brakes to see what advantages (if any) a mere mortal can gain....
Gear
on Dec 6, 2019

In for Test: Formula Selva R Mountain Bike Fork and Cura 4 Brakes

by Brian Gerow
We are excited to be the first US-based publication to review the Selva R mountain bike fork, appropriately matched with...
News
on May 30, 2019

New Shimano XT Brakes Get Freeza Rotor Tech, Updated Lever Design [First Look]

by Jeff Barber
Along with big updates to the XT drivetrain, Shimano is also rolling out improvements to their XT and SLX brakes....
Videos
on Apr 3, 2018

Watch: "Deathgrip" Challenge With Brendan Fairclough & Olly Wilkins

by Video Share
Three expert mountain bikers compete to see who can ride the fastest through a berm without using any brakes.
Videos
on Feb 1, 2018

Watch: Cornering, Braking, and Line Choice - MTB Skills from Pumptrack to Trail

by Global Mountain Bike Net
Learn critical mountain bike skills like cornering, braking, and line choice... by using a pumptrack.
Gear
on Dec 25, 2017

Brakes for the Fastest Man in the World: TRP G-Spec Quadiem Review

by Aaron Chamberlain
Aaron Gwin's personal mountain bike brake, the TRP G-Spec Quadiem, could be just what you need to give you a...
Gear
on Aug 7, 2017

Singletracks Readers Think Shimano's XT Brakes Are Better than All Other Brands' Brakes Combined

by Greg Heil
Every single rider has a set of brakes on their mountain bike. Whether you ride full suspension or hardtail, with 30 gears......
Videos
on May 26, 2017

Watch: Mountain Biking in the Middle of the Ocean

by Video Share
In the latest installment of Shimano's Components of Adventure series, Bryn Atkinson and Bas van Steenbergen head to Reunion Island for some phenomenal......
Gear
on Apr 26, 2017

SRAM Announces New Code Brakes

by Greg Heil
SRAM has just announced that they're bringing some of the technology from their Guide brakes to new versions of the......
Gear
on Mar 16, 2017

TRP Slate T4 Brakes - Can They Compete with Shimano and SRAM?

by Aaron Chamberlain
Many of you are likely un familiar with the TRP brand. Essentially, TRP is the premium marque of parent company Tektro--whom......
Videos
on Jan 29, 2017

Watch: MTB Braking Technique - How To Stop Faster

by Global Mountain Bike Net
Braking technique and how to stop faster is a vital skill to learn. Braking as late as possible and keeping......
Gear
on Nov 3, 2016

Not All of Shimano's 2016 Deore XT M8000 Brakes Provide the Reliability the Brand Is Known For - A Long Term Review

by Greg Heil
The brakes that came as a stock spec on my GT Force Carbon Pro were fraught with durability and reliability issues.......
Gear
on Feb 23, 2016

SRAM Announces New Level Brakes

by Aaron Chamberlain
Hot on the heels of the recent NX1 drivetrain announcement, SRAM is releasing a new brake called Level. It takes......
Culture
on Jan 29, 2016

Watch: How To Setup Your Brake Levers

by Global Mountain Bike Net
A good place to start when setting up a new bike is at the brake levers. You can then base......
Repair
on Jul 22, 2015

Video: How To Check Disc Brakes - MTB Pro Tips

by Global Mountain Bike Net
This video shows you how to give your Disc Brakes a check to keep them running sweet.
Videos
on May 14, 2015

Video: How to Brake Like a Pro

by Global Mountain Bike Net
Better braking will help you to ride faster. Here's our guide to braking like a pro.
Repair
on Apr 28, 2015

Video: How To Fix Rubbing Disc Brakes On The Trail

by Global Mountain Bike Net
Adjusting your disc brakes when out on a ride is quite a simple task and can fix a squeak quickly....
Repair
on Apr 6, 2015

Video: How To Stop Your Disc Brakes Squealing

by Global Mountain Bike Net
Here's how to sort brake squeal either in the workshop or out on the trail.
Repair
on Dec 18, 2014

How To Change a Hydraulic Brake Line on Your MTB

by Syd Patricio
There comes a time when due to unforeseen issues, you need to change a hydraulic brake line... or perhaps you......
Gear
on Oct 13, 2013

Review: Shimano SLX IceTech Brakes

by Corey Maddocks
For some odd reason, my Giant Anthem X 29er came from the factory with an SLX drivetrain, but brakes from......
Forum
on Apr 17, 2013

Avid E7 and E9 Trail Brakes

started by Greg Heil
Last reply on Apr 17, 2013
 
[flash=560,315:1en0kql4]http://www.youtube.com/v/Tf_H2ARTkpM[/flash:1en0kql4] For immediate release: April 16th, 2013 – AVID E7 and E9 Trail Avid is proud to introduce the new...
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