Mountain Bike Brake Guides & Tips

Best Brake Pads for Hope Brakes (2026)

You're halfway down a tech line on Fromme, dragging your Hope Tech 4 V4s through roots and rock rolls, and the stopping power feels off. The pads are toast. Time...

Best Brake Pads for Hope Brakes (2026)

You're halfway down a tech line on Fromme, dragging your Hope Tech 4 V4s through roots and rock rolls, and the stopping power feels off. The pads are toast. Time...

Best Brake Pads for SRAM Brakes (2026)

You just picked up a new SRAM Maven, and the stock pads are already fading after a few weeks of hard riding. Or maybe you're on a trusty Code RSC...

Best Brake Pads for SRAM Brakes (2026)

You just picked up a new SRAM Maven, and the stock pads are already fading after a few weeks of hard riding. Or maybe you're on a trusty Code RSC...

Best Brake Pads for Shimano Brakes (2026)

You're standing in your garage after a muddy North Shore ride, and your Shimano brakes are making that grinding metal-on-metal sound. Time for new pads. But which ones actually fit...

Best Brake Pads for Shimano Brakes (2026)

You're standing in your garage after a muddy North Shore ride, and your Shimano brakes are making that grinding metal-on-metal sound. Time for new pads. But which ones actually fit...

Spring Trail Prep Checklist: Get Your Bike Ready for Riding Season - Loam Goat

Spring Trail Prep Checklist: Get Your Bike Read...

The trails are drying out, the days are getting longer, and you're itching to ride. Before you clip in for the first proper send of the season, spend 20 minutes...

Spring Trail Prep Checklist: Get Your Bike Read...

The trails are drying out, the days are getting longer, and you're itching to ride. Before you clip in for the first proper send of the season, spend 20 minutes...

How to Tell When Your Brake Pads Are Worn (And When to Replace Them) - Loam Goat

How to Tell When Your Brake Pads Are Worn (And ...

How to check brake pad wear, what to look for, and when it's time to replace. Includes visual signs and a quick thickness check method.

How to Tell When Your Brake Pads Are Worn (And ...

How to check brake pad wear, what to look for, and when it's time to replace. Includes visual signs and a quick thickness check method.

How to Change Mountain Bike Brake Pads in 5 Minutes (Every Brand) - Loam Goat

How to Change Mountain Bike Brake Pads in 5 Min...

Step-by-step brake pad replacement for Shimano, SRAM, Magura, and more. No special tools needed. Takes about 5 minutes per wheel.

How to Change Mountain Bike Brake Pads in 5 Min...

Step-by-step brake pad replacement for Shimano, SRAM, Magura, and more. No special tools needed. Takes about 5 minutes per wheel.