Brakes
2017 SRAM Code RSC Brakes
2017 SRAM Code RSC Brakes
Blister’s Measured Weight:
- Front w/ matchmaker clamp: 343 g (no adapter, no rotor)
- Rear w/ matchmaker clamp: 362 g (no adapter, no r
Update: TRP Slate Brakes
TRP Slate Brakes
Features:
- Integrated matchmaker/i-spec compatibility
- Split, hinged handlebar clamp
- Banjo hose fitting
- Top loading pads
- 4 piston caliper
Blister’s…
2nd Look: SRAM Guide Brakes
SRAM Guide “R” and “RSC” Brakes
[Editor’s Note: SRAM released the Guide line of brakes in the middle of 2014 with a new design to ad…
Magura MT5 Next Brakes
2015 Magura MT5 Next Brakes
Intended use: Trail, Enduro, and Downhill
Weight:
• Brake (no rotor or mounting hardware): 266 g
• Rotor: 114g (160mm) – 177g…
FSA Afterburner Disc Brakes
FSA Afterburner Disc Brakes
MSRP: $200 per brake (rotor not included)
Stated Weight: 393 grams
Blister’s Measured Weights:
- Rear brake (w/ mounting adaptor): 30
SRAM Guide RSC Brakes
SRAM Guide RSC Brakes
Intended use: Lightweight stopping power
Weight:
• Front w/ matchmaker clamp: 264g (no adapter, no rotor)
• Rear w/ matchmaker clamp: 274…
Avid Elixir 9 Trail Brakes
Avid Elixir 9 Trail Brakes
Intended use: Lightweight stopping power
Blister’s Measured Weights:
- Front with matchmaker clamp, 7” adapter and hardware: 275g
- Rear
2012 Hope Tech Evo M4 Brake Set
Component: 2012 Hope Tech Evo M4 Brake set
Weight: 269g front, 278g rear (no rotors or bolts)
Rider: 6’2”, 205 lbs.
Test Locations: Colorado Front Range and U…
Shimano XTR Trail Brake
Component: Shimano XTR Trail Brake
(BR-988 Lever, BR-985-FIN Caliper, RT-75XT Rotor)
Weights:
Lever: Average 196g (pair);
Caliper: Average 220g (F&R Resin …
2011 Avid XO Hydraulic Disc Brake Set
Component: 2011 Avid XO Hydraulic Disc Brake Set w/ 185mm rotors
Intended Use: XC Race, XC, Trail, All-Mountain
Installed on: Santa Cruz Blur LT2
Rider: 6’0…
2010-2011 Formula THE ONE Brakes
Component: 2010-2011 Formula THE ONE Brakes
Intended Use: DH Race, freeride, trail.
Rider: 6’2”, 205 lbs., athletic, technically proficient, modestly fast an…