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New HC3 after-market brake levers allow riders to tune the leverage thus changing braking power delivery.

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Brakes have improved dramatically over the years, but the Code DH brake has largely been unchanged. Now, it gets Guide technology and robust construction to deliver powerful and consistent performance on the longest descents.

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Magura's brakes have incredible power and modulation but their levers were a little long and dated as riders have moved on to shorter, one-finger levers. At Sea Otter, they showed us their latest lever, the HC3 which is a pretty fascinating piece of German engineering.

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Shimano just overhauled their budget groupset, plus added a number of great new options for value-oriented consumers.

The post Shimano announces new Deore groupset, wide-range SLX, and XT goes boost appeared first on Mountain Bike Review.

Braking technique and how to stop faster are vital skills for all mountain bikers. Braking as late as possible and keeping traction will make you a lot faster out on the trails. Body, position, brake position and modulation are important features to help you brake as effectively as possible.

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