Bicycle Brakes

One of the most critical part of a bicycle is the brakes. You should make sure that your brakes are made of high quality materials since inferior products may cause accidents and can cost you a lot of money. There are low-cost calipers and pads that do their job but if you have tried high end the difference are significant specially on rainy days and in heavy traffic.

If you are confident that you can stop quickly as possible, it will boost your overall riding performance. You can let your bike fly knowing full well that you can put on the brakes if you needed it.

High-end break calipers and pads offers impressive braking power and modulation specially in wet and slipper roads. High-end break calipers is made from high-grade materials and great design. 

If you are ready to try High-end break calipers you can try:
Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 Brake Calipers
TriRig Omega Aero Road Bicycle Brake

Or, you can try to use new pads alone like Kool-Stop or SwissStop.

How to Keep your Shimano Ball Bearing Hubs in Shape

Here is another maintenance tip from Global Cycling Network. It's good to make sure that your bike's ball bearing hub is in working condition and a regular overhaul is very helpful.

If you have a Shimano wheels, just follow the steps in the video to service your wheels since all Shimano hubs run on cup and cone bearings. Perform this once or twice a year for better results.

Here are the tools that you will need for this job:

Cone spanners (13 and 17mm spanners for the hub)
Degreaser to clean the bearings and races
Grease
A tool to get the bearings out
A container to keep the bearings in whilst you clean the hub

Be careful not to put degreaser in the rear hub, you don't like to degrease the freehub. Do not over tighten the cones when rebuilding the hub this will increase friction if it is overtightened.

Shimano 26" Folding Mountain Bicycle

Folding Mountain Bicycle is a thing of beauty, it is easy to store and easy to carry. You can just take it anywhere you go. Check out the new 26" Folding Shimano Mountain Bike which is equipped with a 6 Speed Shimano TZ-50 Rear Derailleur, this bike offers trail-ready features and everyday riding appeal that gives you a smooth, comfortable ride wherever you go.

It is built with tough steel for durability and reliability. It has adjustable handlebar and seat post for comfortable riding styles. It can also be folded easily.

26" Folding Mountain Bicycle, 6 Speed - Black. It can fit in most compact car's rear trunk. Recommended for rider's height 5'3"-6'0". It can support a rider with a max weight up to 200 lbs.

SPECIFICATIONS:
- Color: Black
- Frame: Steel 3 pcs crank, 50.8x28.6x50.8mm, tig, head tube: 30x120mm
- Tire: 26" x 1.95"
- Rear Derailleur: RD:TZ-50 6S (Shimano)
- Derailleur Shift : Right: SL-RS35-6R 6S Index Left: nil (Shimano)
- Freewheel: 1/2"x 3/32"x 14 - 28T, 6 piece index (Shimano)
- Fork: 26" Suspension fork, 1-1/8" WIDE: 102mm - OD: 27mm ID: 22.2x 152mm
- Stem: Folding 3PCS EXT:100 25 degree 22.2x150,with safe line T=1.4
- Rim: Alloy, 14Gx36H, Size: 26"x1.5" AV, T=1.2
- Chain Wheel: 1/2"x3/32", 28x38x48Tx170mm
- Chain: L: 1/2" x 3/32" x 100L
- Handle Bar: 22.2mm, W: 580mm, H:30 straight T=1.2
- Handle Stem: 22.2mm, L: 150 EXT: 100, T=1.4
- Brake: Alloy V brake F: 90 degree , R:110 brake calbe sheath ,brake 55
- Brake Levers: 3 Finger Type
- Brake Cable: F: 460x800mm, R: 480x410x1500mm
- Front Hub: 14G x 36H x 3/8", 100x140mm
- Rear Hub: 14G x 36H x 3/8", 126x165mm
- Pedals: 9/16" with ball
- Saddle: PVC fake leather
- Seat Post: 25.4 x 250mm, T=1.2
- Kickstand: Side kickstand
- Weight: 36 lbs

It is only $184.95 on Amazon. You can check it out HERE