Stuck brakes can be frustrating. What do you do when a brake fails to perform the one job that it is designed for? Here’s the good part! There are other solutions than kicking and screaming at your brake because that will certainly not help. The most common cause of a brake that won’t release is … Read more
A powerful braking structure in a bike will make you unstoppable, well not literally but in a figurative sense. When a bike is armed with powerful and responsive brakes, it is able to perform on any kind of terrain. Although there are a bunch of different brake systems, today we will be taking a detailed … Read more
The Bespoked Show was held in London just last weekend and some rather peculiar brakes were displayed there. We are talking about the prototype hydraulic mountain bike brakes developed by a manufacturer called 612 Parts. Although 612 Parts is not that well-known, this industrial-looking brake with 4-pistons was certainly enough to grab attention. While these … Read more
No matter what kind of cyclist you are, beginner or professional, you are bound to deal with squeaky brakes sooner or later, it is a rite of passage, there is no avoiding it. Although this might seem like a problem, it is not, many of these problems can be fixed from the comfort of your … Read more
What are caliper brakes? Good question! Caliper brakes are mechanical braking systems with a single bolt. You can install them either on the front or rear of a bike. The choice is yours. But don’t worry, I’ll get into the details of how you can install caliper brakes! Pay attention because we are about to … Read more
A squeaky brake is definitely an annoying situation. Especially when you do not know the reason behind it. Now, you may have oil or grease on your rim, a misaligned braking surface, or it’s possible that your brake pads are contaminated. No matter the reason, you can face a squeaky situation on any kind of … Read more
Brakes are an essential part of your bike that ensures that you always have a safe ride. That is why you must take care of them regularly, regular maintenance of the bike will surely add more years to its lifespan. Adjusting and tightening brakes is easy if you are considerate about some steps. There are … Read more
Bike rides, no matter how skillful you are, are not without some dangers. To make these rides safe, bicycles have front and rear braking systems. This system gives you control over any kind of terrain that you are riding. Your power to bring the bicycle to a halt is right under your fingers! Now, here’s … Read more
Did you know that adjusting your brakes is very crucial for a safe ride? Regularly maintaining your bike is very necessary…
Disc brakes are a feature that has existed for decades for vehicles, but has only recently popped up in the world of cycling. In 1997, Hayes created the first bicycle disc brake, intended for mountain bikes. It didn’t hold. Nobody wanted an overpowered new brake when V-brakes were working perfectly well. Hayes kept on pushing … Read more