Aftermarket Brakes

There is no denying the excellent stopping power and modulation of modern stock brakes but some riders are looking for a brakeset with less weight or just something a little different from what the rest of the group is riding. These riders should check out these two brakesets.

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Speed Limit XXX – $499
Bontrager
12088

Using a mono-plane design with an innovative semi-hidden linkage, the Speed Limit XXX brakes deliver exceptional stopping power with less weight than conventional dual-pivot brakes. The High Compression Molded carbon arms keep the weight below 220g and the small production of only 500 units ensure envious stares from your riding partners.

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R960 – $486
TRP
12116

Aggressive CNC machining sheds unnecessary weight and keeps the dual-pivot R960s floating at around 240g. SwissStop pads deliver consistent and predictable breaking and the unique quick-release mechanism is lightweight and surprisingly effective. Throw in a healthy dose of durable Ti hardware and riders have a worthwhile alternative to stock brakes.

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Ultralight CNC – $175
Planet X
12103

Despite their fairly low cost, the Ultralight CNC brake calipers from Planet X are some of the lightest available at just 205g for the pair.  The aluminum calipers use titanium and alloy hardware and have a cam-pivot design which offers strong braking performance. Available in five colours.