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 ...

All disc brakes, whether hydraulic or mechanical, operate in the same way, by pushing two disc brake pads against the sides of the rotor to slow or bring your bike to a halt. As with most things in ...

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 ...

This is the second column in a series on bikes. In the last column, bike shop co-owner Marty Tymm assessed the wheels of the Sheriff's Trek Powerfly 5 e-bike in preparation for a spring tune-up at ...

Putting grease in the wrong place can cause slipping, noise, and weak braking. Here are the bike parts to keep grease away from.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...