While commuter bicycles can generally get by with a rear-wheel-only coaster brake, mountain and cyclocross bikes require both front and rear brakes - along with the hand levers used to activate them.

After recently completing the installation of a new rear suspension under our 1936 Phaeton it was time to complete that installation with a working emergency brake. Our first order of business was to ...

The 2016-17 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin has a DualControl Brake System from AltRider that gives riders better control over their rear brake lever in both seated and standing riding positions, which is ...

There are two brake levers, each with its own way to kill you. The front lever controls the powerful front brakes, and if you grab that too hard all the bike's momentum will shift the weight forward.

The name is somewhat self-explanatory, but the parking brake keeps your vehicle from moving while it's parked. There are two main kinds of parking brakes: lever-operated and electronic. Both are ...

Looking to improve your downhill mountain biking skills? Discover how proper braking techniques can make you safer, more confident and much faster on the trails. Braking is one of the most important ...