Different disciplines require different steeds, particularly when it comes to the nuances between triathlon bikes vs road bikes.
While they might seem similar in some ways to the untrained eye, each is meticulously designed to serve its unique purpose.
A common problem many cyclists face is squeaky bike brakes, which can be incredibly annoying – and sometimes even dangerous.
As an experienced bike mechanic with years of experience, I’m often asked why brakes squeak, and there are a number of possible causes.
Getting frustrated by that annoying noise of your disc brakes rubbing against the rotor while you’re cycling?
In this article, we’ll guide you through a quick and easy five-step process to eliminate disc brake rub and ensure a smooth, noise-free ride.
As a bike mechanic, I get asked many questions about cycling components, but one that comes up often when it comes to modern disc brakes is centerlock vs 6 bolt rotors.
These disc brake setups both work excellently but are very different.
Learning how to adjust bike brakes is an essential skill for every cyclist.
In this guide, we’ll be walking you through how to adjust the four most common types of bike brakes: hydraulic disc brakes, mechanical disc brakes, side-pull caliper rim brakes, and V brakes.
If you look after your bike, it will look after you. This is what a very experienced cyclist said to me when I first started riding, and I couldn’t agree more after decades on the bike.
With their increasing popularity, it’s more important than ever to learn how to adjust bike disc brakes – both hydraulic and mechanical.
If you’ve got disc brakes on your bike, then you’ll need to make an important decision as to which type of brake pad you wish to use: organic vs sintered brake pads.
But what are sintered brake pads? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of sintered brake pads when compared to organic brake pads?
Your brakes are one of the most important parts of your bike: they keep you safe! But which is a better braking system, disc brakes vs rim brakes?
In recent years, the best type of braking system for your bike has been hotly debated amongst roadies, and there are benefits and drawbacks to both rim and disc brakes.
To replace disc brake pads: remove the wheel, push the pistons back with a flat blade or a dedicated piston-press, remove the retaining cotter pin (or magnet on some models) and slide the old pads out, slide the new pads in, replace the cotter pin, re-insert the wheel, and squeeze the brake lever 10–20 times … Read more
Disc brakes have taken the cycling world by storm. Once dominated by rim brakes, even road cyclists are now turning to the consistency and stopping power of disc brakes. Even some budget mountain bikes and mid-tier road bikes now come with disc brakes. Not all disc brakes are the same, however. One of the key … Read more
The four main bike brake types are: rim brakes (caliper, V-brake, cantilever) that pinch pads against the wheel rim; disc brakes (mechanical or hydraulic) that pinch pads against a rotor on the hub; coaster brakes (rear-only, on kids’ bikes — pedal backwards to stop); and drum brakes (rare, mostly on Dutch city bikes). Modern road, … Read more