If your brakes are squeaking or feel soft, don't head to your local bike shop, you can fix this. Brakes can be one of the simplest bike repairs for home mechanics. That is, if you have caliper brakes ...

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 ...

BIKE Magazine aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Some form and function of this essential and lifesaving tech is ...

Hydraulic disc brakes provide a high-tech solution for effectively slowing down a bicycle. Well set-up and serviced brakes will stop you when needed and give you the confidence to ride your bike to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Looking to improve your downhill mountain biking skills? Discover how proper braking techniques can make you safer, more confident and much faster on the trails. Braking is one of the most important ...

Owning a bicycle not only provides a great opportunity to enjoy an active lifestyle and the outdoors, but also requires regular maintenance to maintain optimal performance and safety. Proper ...