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Singletracks Readers Think Shimano’s XT Brakes Are Better than All Other Brands’ Brakes Combined

Every single rider has a set of brakes on their mountain bike. Whether you ride full suspension or hardtail, with 30 gears or 1, a new bike or an old one, we all need a set of stoppers to keep us from flying down the mountainside, completely and utterly out of control. So, we surveyed over 2,000 …

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Watch: Mountain Biking in the Middle of the Ocean

In the latest installment of Shimano’s Components of Adventure series, Bryn Atkinson and Bas van Steenbergen head to Reunion Island for some phenomenal riding. The tiny island off the coast of Madagascar is home to an active volcano, lush rainforests, beautiful beaches, and some incredible looking trails!

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SRAM Announces New Code Brakes

SRAM has just announced that they’re bringing some of the technology from their Guide brakes to new versions of the Code brakes. According to SRAM, the new Codes “use proven SRAM Guide design and technologies with a larger PiggyBack™ reservoir and 4mm bigger diameter pistons in the caliper to provide consistent and reliable power for all …

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TRP Slate T4 Brakes – Can They Compete with Shimano and SRAM?

Many of you are likely un familiar with the TRP brand. Essentially, TRP is the premium marque of parent company Tektro–whom you’ve no doubt heard of. When building up my (all)road bike last year, I chose a set of TRP’s Spyre mechanical disc brakes after they came highly-recommended by my buddy Chris Tavel at Loose Nuts Cycles in …

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Watch: MTB Braking Technique – How To Stop Faster

Braking technique and how to stop faster is a vital skill to learn. 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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