Mechanical disc brakes may offer better performance than rim brakes in theory, but they're also more susceptible to housing compression that can compromise braking power and produce a spongy lever ...

Keeping your bike in tip-top shape is key to enjoying that perfect day out riding. But for those of us who aren’t virtuosos with bike repair, clearing out the cocktail of sweat, sand, mud and grime ...

Many old wide-profile cantilever brakes from companies like Dia Compe and Polygon came with doubled-ended straddle cables. These cables make brake setup a bit easier, since it reduces the three ...

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 ...