Mountain Bike Brake Guides & Tips
OEM vs Aftermarket Brake Pads: What's Actually ...
You're at the bike shop. On the left, a set of Shimano XT pads for $40. On the right, aftermarket pads that fit the same caliper for $25. They look...
OEM vs Aftermarket Brake Pads: What's Actually ...
You're at the bike shop. On the left, a set of Shimano XT pads for $40. On the right, aftermarket pads that fit the same caliper for $25. They look...
Sintered vs Organic Brake Pads: The Complete Co...
You're staring at five compound options on a product page, and every one of them claims to be the best. Sintered, organic, gravity, trail, city. Some sites give you a...
Sintered vs Organic Brake Pads: The Complete Co...
You're staring at five compound options on a product page, and every one of them claims to be the best. Sintered, organic, gravity, trail, city. Some sites give you a...
Lewis Brakes Review: Are They Worth It? (2026)
You're in the shop staring at a set of Lewis LHT brakes. They look incredible. The machining is immaculate, the lever feel is unlike anything you've tried before, and the...
Lewis Brakes Review: Are They Worth It? (2026)
You're in the shop staring at a set of Lewis LHT brakes. They look incredible. The machining is immaculate, the lever feel is unlike anything you've tried before, and the...
Best Brake Pads for Wet Weather Mountain Biking
It's November on the North Shore. You're dropping into Bobsled and the roots are glazed with rain. You pull the lever early, give it a good squeeze, and... the bike...
Best Brake Pads for Wet Weather Mountain Biking
It's November on the North Shore. You're dropping into Bobsled and the roots are glazed with rain. You pull the lever early, give it a good squeeze, and... the bike...
Best Brake Pads for Magura Brakes (2026)
You're halfway down Expresso on the North Shore, it's steep, it's loose, and you squeeze the lever. Nothing. Your Magura MT5s feel like they're grabbing a wet fish. The pads...
Best Brake Pads for Magura Brakes (2026)
You're halfway down Expresso on the North Shore, it's steep, it's loose, and you squeeze the lever. Nothing. Your Magura MT5s feel like they're grabbing a wet fish. The pads...
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...