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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...
Gear
on Aug 30, 2019
SRAM Guide RE Brakes: More Power for Less $$
by samjames2018
For the price, I'd highly recommend the Guide RE as a budget gravity brake, and if it's specced on a...
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....
Gear
on May 1, 2019
Shimano's 4-piston Saint Brakes Mock The Rest
by Brian Gerow
Shimano's formidable 4-piston Saint gravity brakes make other mountain bike stopping systems feel like dragging a foot in the dirt....
Gear
on Apr 7, 2019
Shimano Announces More Affordable 12-speed Compatible Hubs, 4-Piston Brakes, Rotor
by Brian Gerow
New 12-speed hub options, alongside a more affordable 4-piston brake and 203mm rotor option, show Shimano's dedication to entry-level riders....
Forum
on Apr 2, 2019
Shimano Brakes Howling
started by polishfly
Last reply on Apr 2, 2019
Hey guys, I have Shimano brakes and rotors on my XC bike and for a while now I have been...
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Gear
on Feb 27, 2019
Review: Magura MT7 Pros Bring Semi-Truck Stopping Power to Trail Bikes
by Matt Miller
Magura brakes are different in nearly every way from SRAM or Shimano. Does that help or hurt them?
Videos
on Jan 9, 2019
Watch: How Does Mountain Bike Brake Bleeding Work?
by Seth's Bike Hacks
This video to help mountain bikers understand the fundamentals of a hydraulic disc brake bleed.
Videos
on Dec 6, 2018
Watch: How To Brake To Go Faster on Your Mountain Bike
by Global Mountain Bike Net
Where and how to brake in turns in order to get through
Forum
on Nov 12, 2018
Hydraulic brake trick
started by JMZ
Last reply on Nov 12, 2018
I'm new to the forum; first post. Some of you may already know this but I have a nice trick...
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Gear
on Oct 29, 2018
Review: Shimano MT520 Brakes are an Affordable 4-Piston Option for Enduro
by samjames2018
Designed for the e-mtb market, the MT520 is a new entry-level 4-piston brake from Shimano that does more than it...
Gear
on Sep 21, 2018
Wireless Dropper Post Remote from Magura Plus 125th Anniversary Brakes
by Jeff Barber
The Magura Vyron eLect is a wireless mountain bike dropper post that solves some problems for some riders. Magura celebrates...
Forum
on Sep 7, 2018
Hydraulic Disc Brake Problems
started by Athlon
Last reply on Sep 7, 2018
Hello, i've been having problems with my brakes for a while now. When I first bought the bike used off...
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Videos
on Sep 4, 2018
Watch: 10 MTB Tips For Beginners - Setup And Riding
by Global Mountain Bike Net
10 basic mountain bike skills that are important to master as riders progress.
Gear
on Jul 19, 2018
New Maxima Brake From Trickstuff Claims World's Most Powerful
by Brian Gerow
The new Trickstuff Maxima is said to be the strongest mountain bike brake on the market.
Forum
on Jul 3, 2018
Questions About Mountain Biking
started by melanieandrews
Last reply on Jul 3, 2018
Hi everyone! I'm a student in the EPG program at Berea College and I was wondering if I you could...
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Gear
on May 25, 2018
Shimano Announces 1x12 drivetrain With New XTR Line
by Matt Miller
The updated Shimano XTR mountain bike line includes a 12-speed drivetrain and new 4-piston enduro brakes.
Forum
on May 22, 2018
XT Brakes Don't Work
started by tryg26
Last reply on May 22, 2018
I made a bad decision by buying a used hydraulic XT brakeset. I used the current rotors that were on...
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Gear
on May 22, 2018
Essential Mountain Bike Upgrades
by evo.com
Squeeze another season or two out of your mountain bike with these essential upgrades.
Forum
on Apr 29, 2018
Looking to upgrade my rear brake rotor from 160mm to 180mm
started by blgjoeyp
Last reply on Apr 29, 2018
What’s up, I’m looking to upgrade my rear brake rotor from 160mm to 180mm rotor but I’m having a hard...
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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.
Forum
on Jan 17, 2018
Brakes fall out?
started by Canyonguy1
Last reply on Jan 17, 2018
Avid Juicy 7 , new pads with new retainer spring fall out. Have had no problems since first bought over...
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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 Dec 21, 2017
10 Upgrades for Less Than $100 That Will Radically Improve Your Mountain Bike's Performance
by Greg Heil
What upgrades can improve your mountain bike's performance? Consider new tires, a saddle, and more mtb products each under $100....
Videos
on Dec 17, 2017
Watch: Four Ways To Improve your Mountain Biking, and Avoid Common Mistakes
by Global Mountain Bike Net
4 ways to become a better mountain biker.
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