2. How often should a hydraulic road brake system be serviced? SRAM: A hydraulic brake should be flushed and bled yearly. Shimano: Even if there is no noticeable decrease in performance, you should ...

Shimano’s top-end brakes certainly have the performance to match their high price point. Some will love their feel, others will need time to adjust Shimano’s XTR range has always been the pinnacle of ...

Your bike, or bikes, should be your pride and joy. With proper maintenance, a bicycle can be more than an efficient means of getting from A to B. More than a tool to improve your fitness or to race ...

The XT BR-M8020 brakes are part of a long line of reliable Shimano XT stoppers, touting a claimed 10 per cent increase in braking power over the twin-pot and hugely popular 8000 XT model. On the bike, ...

6. Is there a recommended way of storing a bike with hydraulic road levers? (Is it better to store the bike on the ground, or is hanging a bike from a wheel acceptable?) SRAM: Hydraulic brake levers ...