Mountain Bike Brake Guides & Tips

Best Shimano Brake Pads 2025: Complete Compatibility & Upgrade Guide - Loam Goat

Best Shimano Brake Pads 2025: Complete Compatib...

Shimano brake pad compatibility for XTR, XT, SLX, Deore, and MT200. G-type vs D-type vs B-type pads explained with a quick-reference chart.

Best Shimano Brake Pads 2025: Complete Compatib...

Shimano brake pad compatibility for XTR, XT, SLX, Deore, and MT200. G-type vs D-type vs B-type pads explained with a quick-reference chart.

Mountain Bike Brake Pad Compatibility Chart (2026)

You know your brakes need new pads. But which ones fit? Every brake brand uses a different pad shape, and some brands have changed shapes across generations. It's confusing, and...

Mountain Bike Brake Pad Compatibility Chart (2026)

You know your brakes need new pads. But which ones fit? Every brake brand uses a different pad shape, and some brands have changed shapes across generations. It's confusing, and...

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...