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What the Brakes Knew: Gloria Scarsi's 2026, in Data

Gloria Scarsi went from 11th to 4th in the World Cup overall, won the European title and took the first Fox US Open. Her braking was logged all season. Here is what showed up.

Jerome Lacote, BrakeAce · Nov 3, 2026

PressAug 1, 2025

Braking Boundaries: How a Rotorua startup is revolutionising cycling

RotoruaNZ on how BrakeAce is changing the way riders think about braking performance.

RotoruaNZ

PressJun 14, 2025

I'm not sure it's possible, but I'm going to try

SYD and MACKY on YouTube — a rider puts BrakeAce to the test.

YouTube: SYD and MACKY

PressMar 21, 2025

BrakeAce's mountain biking tech gains global spotlight in Arkansas programme

NZ Herald coverage of BrakeAce joining an international cycling startup accelerator.

NZ Herald

ArticleMar 16, 2025

Is this data overlay app the easiest way to visualize your MTB data?

At BrakeAce, we're committed to enhancing your MTB training with clear, actionable insights from your braking data. We’ve teamed up with...

Matt Miller

PressFeb 27, 2025

Arkansas cycling startup accelerator program names its first-year participants

Bicycle Retailer on BrakeAce joining the Arkansas cycling accelerator.

Bicycle Retailer

PressJan 4, 2025

Inside the Camp Where Dirt Meets Data

Pinkbike visits the BrakeAce camp where racers train with live braking data.

Pinkbike

PressOct 29, 2024

6 Mountain Bike Brakes Tested With Data - Vital Test Sessions

Vital MTB used BrakeAce data in their comprehensive brake comparison.

Vital MTB

ArticleJul 30, 2024

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...

Matt Miller

RacingJul 23, 2024

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...

Matt Miller

ArticleMay 2, 2024

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...

Matt Miller

ArticleMay 2, 2024

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"...

Matt Miller

PressApr 23, 2024

The best MTB disc brakes – 14 MTB brakes in comparison

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine brake comparison featuring BrakeAce data.

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

PressApr 18, 2024

TESTED: BRAKEACE BRAKE ANALYSIS SYSTEM

Australian Mountain Bike Magazine puts the BrakeAce system through its paces.

Australian Mountain Bike Magazine

ArticleApr 9, 2024

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...

Matt Miller

ArticleFeb 29, 2024

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...

Matt Miller

RacingFeb 15, 2024

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...

Matt Miller

RacingJan 24, 2024

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...

Matt Miller

RacingNov 5, 2023

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...

Matt Miller

ArticleOct 17, 2023

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

Matt Miller

ArticleSep 26, 2023

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...

Matt Miller

RacingSep 4, 2023

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

Matt Miller

ArticleAug 28, 2023

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

Matt Miller

ProductAug 11, 2023

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

Matt Miller

ArticleJul 24, 2023

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...

Matt Miller

ProductJul 2, 2023

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...

Matt Miller

ProductJun 27, 2023

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

Matt Miller

ArticleJun 22, 2023

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.

Matt Miller

ArticleJun 14, 2023

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...

Matt Miller

PressMar 23, 2023

BrakeAce PF2 Braking Sensors Claim to Help You Brake Smarter and Ride Faster

Bike Rumor covers the PF2 launch and what it means for riders.

Bike Rumor

PressJan 1, 2023

HQ Tour: BrakeAce - The World's First Brake Power Sensor & App Combo

Pinkbike tours BrakeAce HQ in Rotorua and dives into the sensor + app system.

Pinkbike

PressSep 1, 2022

Your MTB Braking Questions Answered, Using Data from BrakeAce

Singletracks answers common braking questions with real BrakeAce ride data.

Singletracks

PodcastFeb 1, 2022

Matt Miller of MTBPHD and Brake Ace

Endurance Innovation podcast — deep dive with BrakeAce founder Dr Matt Miller.

Endurance Innovation

PodcastJan 1, 2022

The Future of Sports tech with Rohan Martin

Performance Advantage Podcast — Matt Miller and Rohan Martin on sports tech and MTB data.

Performance Advantage Podcast

PressAug 1, 2021

How to Be a Faster Mountain Biker with Matt Miller

TrainingPeaks coach blog on using braking data to ride faster.

TrainingPeaks

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