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 ...
Road disc brakes offer reliable and confidence-inspiring braking power, even in wet conditions. And this is why once most riders switch to discs, they never return to rims brakes. But as reliable as ...
1. Chainring Teeth We've seen teeth bent from rough handling, crashes and sloppy shifts (almost always on the outer ring). You'll know you've bent them: The chain will snag or derail as you pedal.