2010-2011 Formula THE ONE Brakes
THE ONE brakes by Formula are some of the lightest and best performing brakes out there. (Especially with one highly recommended, relatively expensive upgrade.)
View Article2011 Avid XO Hydraulic Disc Brake Set
Avid's XO hydraulic disc brake set got put through its paces, and impressed at every step.
View ArticleShimano XTR Trail Brake
The Shimano XTR Trail brake is a solid option to save weight without compromising stopping power. And after a season of testing, our reviewer has yet to experience any fade.
View Article2012 Hope Tech Evo M4 Brake Set
The Hope Tech Evo M4 brakes are ultra reliable, stack up extremely well against the competition, and are at home on nearly any ride—from a general-purpose trail bike to a true downhill race bike.
View ArticleAvid Elixir 9 Trail Brakes
The Elixir 9 Trail brakes maintain the elements we liked about Avid brakes in the past, but also offer some important improvements.
View ArticleSRAM Guide RSC Brakes
In 2.5 months of testing, the SRAM Guide RSC brakes have been reliable and powerful, while providing outstanding modulation.
View ArticleFSA Afterburner Disc Brakes
The FSA Afterburner disc brakes offer fantastic lever feel and great stopping power for XC and trail bikes.
View ArticleMagura MT5 Next Brakes
The MT5 delivers a tremendous amount of controllable power at a reasonable price for a high-end brake.
View Article2nd Look: SRAM Guide Brakes
The SRAM Guide Brake offers great power and modulation at a competitive weight and a reasonable price.
View ArticleUpdate: TRP Slate Brakes
The TRP Slate brakes offer a great finish and modulation, and we've swapped out brake pads to see if we could boost their stopping power. See our update.
View Article2017 SRAM Code RSC Brakes
Our Mountain Bike editor calls the SRAM Code brakes the best he’s ever ridden. Check out his review to see why.
View ArticleHayes Dominion A4 Brakes
After 6 months of testing, the Hayes Dominion A4 has become one of our all-time favorite brakes for aggressive trail and DH riding.
View ArticleTRP Slate T4 Brakes
TRP’s Slate T4 brakes are an affordable option for a four-piston Trail bike brake. But how do they stack up against some of the more expensive options in that space, as well as bigger, downhill-focused...
View ArticleTRP Trail Evo Brakes
TRP Trail Evo Brakes Reviewer: 6’, 165 lbs / 183 cm, 74.8 kg Test Location: Washington Test Duration: 3 months Blister’s Measured Weight per Brake (uncut hoses … The post TRP Trail Evo Brakes appeared...
View ArticleGalfer Brake Pads and Rotors
Brake pads are an underappreciated factor in mountain bike brake performance, and Galfer’s offerings make a strong case for why a lot of riders should pay closer attention. And rotor sizing is a big...
View ArticleCascade Components North Fork Brake Calipers
Modern Enduro and DH bikes put more demands on brakes than ever before, and Cascade Components North Fork calipers dramatically increase the power of SRAM Code brakes, with surprisingly few performance...
View ArticleHope Tech 4 V4
Hope’s disc brakes got a major overhaul in the form of the new Tech 4 generation earlier this year, and that brought a very major increase in power to the range. But how does their burliest brake, the...
View ArticleTRP DH-R Evo Brakes
There are more DH-worthy brakes on the market than ever before (and good ones, at that), and TRP’s DH-R Evos are a strong contender for folks with the right preferences. The post TRP DH-R Evo Brakes...
View ArticleMagura MT7 HC3 Brakes
There are a lot of good brakes on the market these days — way more than just a few years ago — and Magura’s MT7 HC3 brakes do a lot of things differently from most of their competitors. So how do they...
View ArticleMTB Brake Shootout
What’s the most important component on a mountain bike? A strong argument could be made for brakes, and there are now a greater number of good, powerful brakes than ever before. But how do they...
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