The Best Brakes For Bikepacking?

Good brakes are an essential part of any bike, but does it really matter what type of brake you use for bikepacking? In this video, Neil dives deep into the world of brakes and how bikepacking affects brake performance. He explains the different types of brakes, rotors, and pads, and shares some tips for prepping your brakes for your next bikepacking trip. Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: Outline: Intro - 0:00 Support and subscribe - 0:32 Types of brakes - 1:00 Pistons - 4:32 Rotors - 5:49 Pads - 7:00 Brake noise - 8:33 Replacing rotors and pads - 10:00 Bikepacking bags - 11:15 Best brakes - 12:15 Mentioned Links: YOKOZUNA ULTIMO BRAKES REVIEW: - Editors Brake Choice: Neil: Shimano XT 4 piston with metal pads Miles: Shimano Zee Logan: TRP Spyke (mech