Brakes are among the most crucial parts of a bike. This fact applies regardless of the bike type you have and the type of brakes it uses. Speaking of brake types, one of the most common brakes in entry-level bikes is cantilever brakes. But what are cantilever brakes,...
Cantilever brakes and V-brakes are popular for their considerable tire clearance on bikes. These brakes work similarly; brake arms hold the brake pads on each side of the bike. When you squeeze the lever, the brake pads come in contact with the rim, thus causing your...
The best way to store a bike with hydraulic brakes is to keep it parallel to the ground. You can hang it on the wall, but do not hang it vertically or upside down as it could cause air bubbles to travel into the bike’s reservoir tank. You can use a wall mount or...
Brakes are one of the essential components of an MTB. They let you halt your bike if an unforeseen obstacle suddenly shows after passing through a blind spot. If you want an excellent braking system for your MTB, you need to find the best V brakes for mountain bikes....
Holy Cow – I can’t Stop! I was trying out the brakes on my Huffy – just looking at them I knew I was going to have to work on them. My little ride down the driveway nearly caused me to trash…Absolutely no brakes at all. Luckily, I like working on MTBs even...
