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 ...

Are your brakes squeaking or losing power? You might be dealing with contaminated brake pads. In this quick and effective guide, I’ll show you how to clean or fix brake pads that have been affected by ...

Checking and, if necessary replacing your brake pads, is an essential part of bike maintenance. If you fail to do this, you risk brake failure, expensive damage to your rim or potentially having an ...

Spring is here, and it’s time to bring your bike out of its winter hibernation. Before you go for your first ride, get it road- or trail-ready with some basic DIY maintenance. Start with a careful ...

A bike works more smoothly, lasts longer and looks better when it’s clean. That will make riding it more enjoyable and save you money in the long term. While it may be tempting to just pop it in the ...

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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 ...

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