Components - Brakes

TRP's top of the line brake (Gwin spec?) gets ripped apart so we can see what slows Aaron down...

How did Aaron Gwin end up on a brake brand you've never heard of? Actually you probably have heard of them...

Some early impressions of the Magura MT Trail Sport as well as some tips on how to bleed them as soon as you get them...

Magura launches a 4 piston/2piston combo and refines the precision engineered line from Germany...

There are some imperfections - but considering you can walk away with a complete set for less than $100 US these are impressive...

Don’t let its ‘mere’ 120mm of rear wheel travel or its ‘small’ 27.5″ wheels deceive you – this is a barn-burner of a trail bike.

“Heading out onto the trail, the first thing I noticed was just how much more power modulation the Afterburner had than several other brakes I had been riding…”

“I thought the Code offered as much sheer power as the Saint, but the Code felt more predictable…”