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Brakes

Hayes Dominion A4 Brakes

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 by David Golay
David Golay reviews the Hayes Dominion A4 Brakes for Blister

After 6 months of testing, the Hayes Dominion A4 has become one of our all-time favorite brakes for aggressive trail and DH riding.

Categories Brakes, Mountain Bikes, Reviews

2017 SRAM Code RSC Brakes

September 13, 2017September 12, 2017 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the SRAM Code RSC brakes for Blister Gear Review

Our Mountain Bike editor calls the SRAM Code brakes the best he’s ever ridden. Check out his review to see why.

Categories Brakes, Featured, Mountain Bikes, Reviews

Update: TRP Slate Brakes

August 11, 2015August 11, 2015 by Tom Collier
Tom Collier reviews the TRP Slate Brake for Blister Gear Review.

The TRP Slate brakes offer a great finish and modulation, and we’ve swapped out brake pads to see if we could boost their stopping power. See our update.

Categories Brakes, Featured, Mountain Bikes, Recommended, Reviews

2nd Look: SRAM Guide Brakes

May 23, 2015May 24, 2015 by Marshal Olson
Marshal Olson reviews the SRAM guide RSC Brake, Blister Gear Review

The SRAM Guide Brake offers great power and modulation at a competitive weight and a reasonable price.

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Magura MT5 Next Brakes

May 5, 2015May 3, 2015 by Xan Marshland
Xan Marshland reviews the Magura MT5 NEXT brakes for Blister Gear Review

The MT5 delivers a tremendous amount of controllable power at a reasonable price for a high-end brake.

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FSA Afterburner Disc Brakes

April 20, 2015April 20, 2015 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the FSA Afterburner brakes, Blister Gear Review.

UPDATE: the price for the FSA Afterburners is now $90 lower, and we’ve added to our review a note on the brakes’ durability. If you’re looking for fantastic lever feel and great stopping power for an XC or trail bike, read this.

Categories Brakes, Featured, Mountain Bikes, Recommended, Reviews

SRAM Guide RSC Brakes

October 16, 2014October 16, 2014 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the SRAM Guide RSC for Blister Gear Review

In 2.5 months of testing, the SRAM Guide RSC brakes have been reliable and powerful, while providing outstanding modulation.

Categories Brakes, Featured, Mountain Bikes, Recommended, Reviews

Avid Elixir 9 Trail Brakes

May 8, 2014 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Avid Elixir 9 Trail Brakes, Blister Gear Review

The Elixir 9 Trail brakes maintain the elements we liked about Avid brakes in the past, but also offer some important improvements.

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2012 Hope Tech Evo M4 Brake Set

September 25, 2012June 13, 2012 by Marshal Olson

The Hope Tech Evo M4 brakes are ultra reliable, stack up extremely well against the competition, and are at home on nearly any ride—from a general-purpose trail bike to a true downhill race bike.

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Shimano XTR Trail Brake

September 25, 2012May 28, 2012 by Rob Dickinson

The Shimano XTR Trail brake is a solid option to save weight without compromising stopping power. And after a season of testing, our reviewer has yet to experience any fade.

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2011 Avid XO Hydraulic Disc Brake Set

November 2, 2012October 11, 2011 by Jason Hutchins

Avid’s XO hydraulic disc brake set got put through its paces, and impressed at every step.

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2010-2011 Formula THE ONE Brakes

September 25, 2012July 19, 2011 by Marshal Olson
2010-2011 Formula THE ONE Brakes, Blister Gear Review

THE ONE brakes by Formula are some of the lightest and best performing brakes out there. (Especially with one highly recommended, relatively expensive upgrade.)

Categories Brakes, Recommended, Reviews

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