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In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Aaron, Greg, and I share (almost) everything you need to know about mountain bike brakes. We start by talking about the history of mountain bike brakes then discuss braking techniques, pad selection, maintenance tips, and a whole lot more. For more information, be sure to check out these …

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The brakes that came as a stock spec on my GT Force Carbon Pro were fraught with durability and reliability issues. When they were in good working order, they worked well–but they required constant maintenance to keep them functioning properly. So, I reached out to Shimano to get a set of the brand-new 2016 Deore XT M8000 …

The post Not All of Shimano’s 2016 Deore XT M8000 Brakes Provide the Reliability the Brand Is Known For – A Long Term Review appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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Your brake setup is one of the most important things to get right in bike set up. Neil talks us through lever position, bite point adjustment and reach.

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If you’re reading this article, chances are you don’t need the OutBraker system. But don’t stop reading yet! The OutBraker is an interesting MTB product that is actually pretty useful for a lot of people, though not necessarily expert mountain bikers. The main purpose of the OutBraker is to make braking easier, primarily by reducing the …

The post OutBraker Converts Hydraulic Disc Brakes to Single Lever System appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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Hot on the heels of the recent NX1 drivetrain announcement, SRAM is releasing a new brake called Level. It takes several design cues and technologies from their Guide line of brakes including pistons, seals, reservoirs, and levers. The biggest difference between the Level and the Guide brakes is at the caliper. Guide brakes use four pistons while …

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