Normally, descents are my favorite part of mountain biking, when all that hard work getting to the top is rewarded with a singletrack rollercoaster. So I was perhaps a little grouchy when, on a ride ...

Bikes need servicing and we're all used to changing things like brake pads, cassettes, chains and bearings. However, there are a selection of other parts on your bike which, while they do last longer, ...

Never mind fancy electronic shifting and disc brakes – back in the real world that most of us inhabit, mechanical shifting and calliper rim brakes are still the most common gear and brake systems ...

Checking and, if necessary replacing your brake pads, is an essential part of bike maintenance. If you fail to do this, you risk brake failure, expensive damage to your rim or potentially having an ...

Getting too much pull in your roads bike levers when you pull? It probably means those pads need replacing or that the cables and units needs some adjustment. In this Park Tool Maintenance Monday ...

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It’s not a secret that brakes are a crucial component of a mountain bike, but one of the most essential pieces of the brake system is the brake pads. Many of us have seen some seriously scary examples ...

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