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Braking on Road Bikes: Real Data and What it Means for You

While we’ve talked quite a bit about braking in mountain biking (and literally wrote the book on it), the nuances of braking on road...

Vitrual MTB Coaching for Faster Downhills

Mountain biking is the best sport ever invented, but improving your skills can sometimes feel like a solo uphill battle. One of the...

BrakeAce Used in the Most Comprehensive Brake Shootout Ever

We had a really exciting week here at BrakeAce, with not only our first ever review going out, but also BrakeAce being used to compare...

The First BrakeAce Review is Published!

It's rare these days to get an honest review of mountain bike parts from someone you can trust. We're so used to "brought to you by"...

How to Analyze Your Ride with the BrakeAce App

Follow these simple steps to use the BrakeAce app to find free speed out on the trails 1. Accessing Your Rides: Open the BrakeAce app on...

Do You Need Powerful Brakes on Your MTB?

There is a lot of chatter in the bike world about powerful MTB brakes. But what does someone mean when they say, "those brakes are too...

The Right Way to Pre-Ride for Downhill or Enduro Races

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to your next DH or Enduro race. You’ve been training for months and your bike is in perfect...

How Braking with Confidence and Purpose Makes You Faster on Downhills

Knowing where, why and how you are braking are keys to becoming a more confident and capable rider. And you don’t have to leave it to...

Ride Smoother and Faster on Downhills with this MTB Race Training Session - Pacing Practice

Mountain biking is hard. And that's why we like it. As a sport, it's a beautiful mixture of physical ability, skill, and risk. But here's...

Braking in Corners: the 2-1-None Method for Steep MTB Turns

One method that can assist you with braking through corners is the 2-1-None braking method. The 2-1-None method allows you to carry speed an

Improve Your Flow on MTB Trails with These 3 Braking Training Rides

Flow and Braking on MTB Trails Flow in MTB can mean many things. For some flow means the state of mind you're in when you're fully...

Skills in MTB XC Racing

Analyzing your braking will help uncover skills you need to work on in MTB XC racing in the same way your power meter uncovers what interval

How the BrakeAce app can help you improve your MTB skills

BrakeAce takes your learning to the next level by uncovering what you actually do with your brakes and the places on the trail that are your

The Right and Wrong Ways to Bed-In Brakes

New brake pads and rotors need to go through a wearing-in process called “bedding” before they can be used properly. Brake and pad manufactu

Coaching MTB Skills Using The BrakeAce Method

Jamie Garrod from New Zealand Mountain Biking is an esteemed MTB skills instructor and tour guide. He was an early adopter of BrakeAce...

BrakeAce Metrics | Brake Health & Brake Effectiveness

Brake Health Brake Health is another insightful metric that gives you a snapshot of your overall braking…well, braking health! Just like...

How to connect your PF2 sensors to the correct brake

How to connect your PF2 sensors to the correct brake 👇 1. Bounce your bike to wake up sensors 2. Go to RECORD screen and tap Rear Brake b

Why MTB Brakes Get Hot and What You Can Do About It

MTB brakes get hot because of braking - of course! Higher speeds mean more energy and therefore more heat to be taken away from the brakes.

It's Not About Braking Less | How to Ride Like You're in Control

As mountain bikers, we often hear the common phrase, "I know I brake too much." Some riders assume that the goal of using BrakeAce is to...

BrakeAce Launches New PF2 Wireless Brake Sensors

Today marks the official launch of the BrakeAce PF2, the company's flagship brake sensor designed to enhance your riding experience. The PF2