Components - Brakes

A hand-to-hand competition between Hayes Dominion 4-piston brakes and their lighter 2-piston counterpart.

Andrew looks back at a Kali Invader helmet, a steel chainring that may be in Andrew's will, a pair of lever grips, and an alternate backsweep handlebar...

Andrew's been riding the same pair of Hayes Dominion A4 brakes for over three years - with no maintenance beyond brake pads and the odd bleed.

Imagine this derailleur: no hanger / no adjustment screws / attaches to your rear axle / strong enough to stand on / shifts better under higher load...

A simplified model and spec list come coupled with a revised Stealth look for MY23 and beyond.

The new Tech 4 E4 brakes from Hope, and made in the U.K. - perform even better than they look...

Testing 2 brake pad compounds from MTX on Shimano and Sram brakes

Lizardskins would like to improve comfort and grip for that one finger that controls your brake levers

What happens when German engineering takes on the budget brake segment?

Brands like SRAM, Formula, Hope, and Hayes will sell you all the parts you need to fully refresh your brake system...

Press release copy triggers a response about living in a time when common sense isn't all that common.

Dave is testing TRP's Slate and Trail EVO brakes. First up, the Slates, and it's a good first impression.

What's it like to ride a bike for months with Shimano Deore M6100 components and then be catapulted into the world of XTR - on the same bike...

Thicker surfaces and a heat-shedding paint make the HS2 SRAM's coolest running rotor to date...

Three after-market disc brake pads subjected to poor braking surfaces and steep inclines and compared to original equipment...

SRAM's MatchMaker mounting system and Shimano's I-Spec have spawned an entire branch of the bicycling industrial complex for riders trying to keep their bars uncluttered...

With most bike shops already sold out of 2021 bikes, Andrew makes some predictions about what changes we'll see to the bread-and-butter 6" travel bike between now and 2023.

Has TRP perfected the mesh of power, consistency and feel with the new DH-R Evo?

A Shimanophile's dream four-piston brake on a budget? As good as SLX or XT for less cash?

"As I found with the new SLX drivetrain, the SLX brakes make it hard to justify the extra money for XT…"

Shimano's second tier group has never been closer to XTR.

No vaporware here - just currently existing or easy DIY collaborations that could improve your on-trail experience with wrenching, pedaling, and ergonomics.

Products from Shimano, One Up, We Are One, and Ride Concepts get hauled back into interrogation...

The Cura 4 is Formula's Italian-Made entry into the four-piston DH brake game...