Mountain Bike Brake Guides & Tips
How to Bleed Formula Hydraulic Brakes (DOT Models)
Bleed procedure for Formula R1, R0, RX, T1, and other DOT-fluid Formula brakes. Confirm DOT vs mineral first.
How to Bleed Formula Hydraulic Brakes (DOT Models)
Bleed procedure for Formula R1, R0, RX, T1, and other DOT-fluid Formula brakes. Confirm DOT vs mineral first.
Best Brake Pads for SRAM Force, Rival & Red AXS...
Long wet descent on the gravel bike, Force AXS levers pulled halfway to the bar, and the grind that means the pads are done. You search for replacements and find...
Best Brake Pads for SRAM Force, Rival & Red AXS...
Long wet descent on the gravel bike, Force AXS levers pulled halfway to the bar, and the grind that means the pads are done. You search for replacements and find...
Best Brake Pads for Shimano XT M8120 & 4-Piston...
Will these fit my Saints? My SLX? The XT 4-pistons on the new bike? I get that question every week. Same answer every time, because it's the same pad. Every...
Best Brake Pads for Shimano XT M8120 & 4-Piston...
Will these fit my Saints? My SLX? The XT 4-pistons on the new bike? I get that question every week. Same answer every time, because it's the same pad. Every...
Best E-Bike Brake Pads (2026)
Every week someone writes in with the same story. New e-bike, loving it, and the pads that lasted a season on the old bike are gone in a month. Nothing...
Best E-Bike Brake Pads (2026)
Every week someone writes in with the same story. New e-bike, loving it, and the pads that lasted a season on the old bike are gone in a month. Nothing...
Best Brake Pads for Magura MT5 & MT7 (2026)
Your MT5s made sense when you bought the bike. Four pistons for steep trails. Two seasons in, the pads are cooked and the local shop wants a week to bring...
Best Brake Pads for Magura MT5 & MT7 (2026)
Your MT5s made sense when you bought the bike. Four pistons for steep trails. Two seasons in, the pads are cooked and the local shop wants a week to bring...
Best MTB Brake Pads (2026)
Your pads went metal-on-metal three rides ago, and everyone climbing Fromme heard about it. Now you're staring at a wall of pad options. Picking the best MTB brake pads comes...
Best MTB Brake Pads (2026)
Your pads went metal-on-metal three rides ago, and everyone climbing Fromme heard about it. Now you're staring at a wall of pad options. Picking the best MTB brake pads comes...