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Did you know that mountain bike brakes are hydraulic? I know, they don't look it when they're sitting on the shelf at your local bike store, but they're not the cable-operated rim brakes of your youth ...

Indeed, brakes are among the most important parts of our bikes. In reality, we would prefer any other component to fail over the brakes. This is especially true for e-bikes, which are often heavier ...

I looked at the Hope RX4+ 4-piston disc brake callipers nearly two years ago and it's time to revisit that discussion. The reason is simply something I often repeat in my reviews: I don't like to ...

A bicycle without brakes isn’t just risky – it’s an accident waiting to happen. No matter if you’re planning a leisurely ride through the park or an adrenaline-pumping downhill dash, good brakes are ...

Yes, your bike runs on magic. Yes, its machinations are entirely unknowable. Alright, we're exaggerating, but bicycles can feel that way to a lot of people—even die-hard cycle commuters who mount up ...