Mechanical disc brakes may offer better performance than rim brakes in theory, but they're also more susceptible to housing compression that can compromise braking power and produce a spongy lever ...

Never mind fancy electronic shifting and disc brakes – back in the real world that most of us inhabit, mechanical shifting and caliper rim brakes are still the most common gear and brake systems ...

If you imagine your bike’s cable housing to be like a set tunnels, then imagine an army of little people running back and forth delivering the messages from your shifters and brake levers to their ...

Earlier this season, we went straight to the source and asked several professional mechanics for their advice on chain maintenance. The result was an Ask the Mechanics wrenching clinic from some of ...