If your e-bike brakes feel weak, soft, or slow to stop, it’s not something to ignore. E-bikes are heavier and often faster ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Shimano's XT series mountain bike brakes have been a popular choice for years among riders who want reliable stopping power and proven ...

If the hydraulic disc brakes on your bike are feeling spongy at the lever or lack power, it may be a sign they need to be bled. Brake bleeding is the process of removing any bubbles of air from a ...

If the hydraulic disc brakes on your bike are feeling spongy at the lever or lack power, it may be a sign they need to be bled. Brake bleeding is the process of removing any bubbles of air from a ...

The best fishing gear salesperson isn’t the associate at your local fishing store or an ad on TV. It’s a friend that outfishes you with superior gear. Last summer, I was frog fishing with a buddy who ...

Component makers Red Panda’s red Lobster kit promises to protect your Shimano mountain bike brakes from the dreaded wandering bite point by sealing out dust, water, and debris contamination. By adding ...

If you find your brakes going spongy then it’s usually a sign that your brakes need bleeding. Over time air gets into the hydraulic lines and, unlike liquids, air can be compressed, which reduces bite ...

With all the commotion surrounding Shimano’s new XT and SLX-12-speed groupsets, it’s easy to forget that the Japanese component colossus just presented a fully revised version of the XT M8100 and SLX ...

Watch our easy guide on how to bleed Shimano mountain bike disc brakes so you can keep yours running with tip-top performance.

30 mins per brake Tools: Shimano Mineral Oil, SM-DISC Bleeding Tool, tubing and receptacle for old fluid, bleed block, syringe, 7mm ring spanner Moderate mechanic skills Money saved: around £25 per ...