Normally, descents are my favorite part of mountain biking, when all that hard work getting to the top is rewarded with a singletrack rollercoaster. So I was perhaps a little grouchy when, on a ride ...

All disc brakes, whether hydraulic or mechanical, operate in the same way, by pushing two disc brake pads against the sides of the rotor to slow or bring your bike to a halt. As with most things in ...

We've included our buyer's guide to mountain bike disc brakes at the bottom of the article, which you should check out if you're considering upgrading your stoppers. Editor's note: we updated our best ...