Updated: Cascade Components is Developing a Brake Caliper with SRAM Internals

Feb 2, 2021 at 8:15
by Daniel Sapp  
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Cascade Components, based in the Pacific Northwest, are known for manufacturing aftermarket linkages for a slew of trail and enduro bikes with the aim of providing more options for riders to further tune their bikes to their liking.

Pinkbike's eagle-eyed Social Media Wizard spotted their not so subtle Instagram story which shows a very nicely machined brake caliper quickly stopping a spinning wheel on a bike in a stand. Although the story will disappear after 24 hours, we captured it here to live on for speculation.

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The caliper is obviously a four-piston and it appears to be made for a SRAM brake system. Our best guess, judging by its shape and the rotor it's paired with would be the G2 Guide which has, at times lacked some power although, on closer inspection, the pads seem to look more like those from SRAM's Code brake. It's notable that it appears to be using stock brake housing and fittings with the caliper itself being the only noticeable difference.

We reached out to Cascade Components and their response was:

bigquotesWe can confirm that we are definitely working on a caliper. It's not a just for fun one-off. The speculation is mostly on track. It does use Code pads along with a bunch of other SRAM parts. We are more than familiar with breaking bikes mid-trip and needing to find parts quickly so making consumables easy to get ahold of is pretty important for us. This caliper will always be compatible with SRAM internals, although it may end up coming with some higher end bits namely to help with performance. This is still in development, of course, so we don't want to release too many details just yet. We've got some interesting concepts we are exploring and don't want to get hopes up in case they don't pan out.—Cascade Components

From what we see, it looks promising!

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207 Comments
  • 354 72
 SRAM is so shitty the aftermarket industry has to re-make their products for them. I'll be sticking with Shimano and their patent pending migrating bitepoint and Hiker Awareness System (rattling brake pads) thank you very much.
  • 71 2
 if your pads rattle, don't you just bend the retaining wire to hold them better?
  • 65 3
 Stop using the finned pads.
  • 42 3
 Galfer brake pads on Shimano brakes FTW!
  • 11 18
flag kornbrot (Feb 2, 2021 at 9:02) (Below Threshold)
 @alexsin: not just the finned ones that rattle...
  • 2 0
 @nug12182: I've seen these and been curious about them, especially since the price for oem pads has raised recently. How do they compare to an oem pad?
  • 5 0
 @thats-joe: I love them! Green ones all day for me. Check them out.
  • 15 4
 lets not forget Shimanos 12 speed chain removing clutch system
  • 3 1
 @nug12182: Are they as good or better than Truckerco?
  • 25 1
 @radrider: Bro, why would I mess with the Hiker Awareness System? It's a feature, not a bug. I paid hella $ for it, not gonna start wiping out features.
  • 6 0
 @nug12182: That's what we love to hear!!!!!
  • 1 0
 @nug12182: yep love the advanced pad and a lot easier to get a hold of than the swiss stop.
  • 23 0
 I like how you sh*t on them both at once Bill Burr style.
  • 9 3
 Ditch the Shimano mineral oil for Putoline HPX 2.5 and that wandering bite point will vanish forever
  • 2 0
 @thats-joe: Or you can try brake pads from Sinter. They are awsome !
  • 16 0
 @pakleni: I actually just use craft beer.
  • 6 5
 It’s not that they are remaking products for them it’s why the hell are you using a product that has years of being a POS for your basis. I have Magura on one bike and the new Hayes dominions on another. Hayes has done it right so far.
  • 1 0
 @fullendurbro: Less air bubbles that way.
  • 1 0
 @radrider: even better, weld them in place. When it's time for new pads just buy new calipers.
  • 14 2
 The benefit of using SRAM components is that you can actually buy rebuild kits, whereas Shimano basically expects you to buy a whole new brake.
  • 3 0
 @nug12182: just checked these out, def gonna try a green pair, thanks for the recommendation!
  • 22 5
 The Code RSC's are some of the best brakes ever made. Everything else...is not lol.
  • 10 7
 Dab of anti-seize on the back of the pads get rid of the rattle. shouldn't have to do it, but I'd rather have that than the slew of problems sram brakes have.
  • 11 2
 @Buggyr333: and a dab on the pad face because do you even drift bro?
  • 5 0
 @nug12182: Galfers rule
  • 1 1
 @jdendy: which do you prefer? Hayes or Magura
  • 4 1
 @seraph: nailed it, it's just smart to use existing internals that are easily available. For a project like this it must surely be cheaper to buy SRAM guts (even at full retail) than develop and manufacture your own unique pistons and seals.
  • 1 1
 @pakleni: I have been looking for Putoline HPX 2.5 for a little while and it doesn't seem to be available in the US.
  • 1 0
 @nug12182: I've been curious about those..
  • 4 0
 @TLM22: so far the Hayes but it may not be a fair apples to apples comparison. The Hayes is their premium product, which I believe the levers roll on bearings so no slop. My Maguras are the trail sport version so like a m5 level. Both have good modulation, but the Hayes have the power. Also the Hayes have a grub screws on the calipers to help align the pads.
  • 2 1
 @alaskanjer: www.dirtbikebitz.com/en-US/Putoline-HPX-R-25W-1-Litre-Fork-Oil/d57127852.htm

In stock there, got mine a couple weeks ago
  • 1 0
 @nug12182: all that
  • 2 1
 @svenko888: I got them on my Codes and the green ones do miracles to the braking performance. Great that there are more of us!
  • 1 0
 @bramblambong: do they work well in the wet?
  • 1 2
 @Svinyard: yea, the Code RSC's paint shines brighter than any other's. Especially on lightweight XC bikes. Wait... What???
  • 2 0
 @nug12182: and galfer rotor for insane power
  • 1 0
 @seraph: where do you live?
www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/brake-spares?f=4294964100&_requestid=185579
  • 3 0
 @AndrewHornor: The green ones get little noisy when wet (1 or two seconds) but as soon as they heat up they are awsome.
  • 1 0
 @fracasnoxteam: Not sure about the rotor as I have no experience...I stick to Centerline for the past years and they work great! In my experience...simple designes do work better, i guess...:-)
  • 1 0
 @radrider: No, just use glue all over.
  • 2 0
 @fracasnoxteam: Yes sir!! Love them!!!
  • 2 1
 I can't hear them rattle over my ebike motor.
  • 2 1
 @Buggyr333: What problems? I have had 5 sets of Level and Code brakes on different bikes and only had one issue about 5 years ago that was quickly covered under warranty.

The wandering bite points, howling and tendency to be overly grabby are all continuing issues I frequently read about Shimano here...but I don’t read much about SRAM brakes anymore.
  • 3 0
 @Reno233:
Sticky pistons, time consuming bleed procedure, pad clearance, also have seen plenty that howl/gobble still, noises I don't have with shimano personally.
Also problems with bad lever seals from years ago, which aren't as much of a problem with modern ones, but as a shop mechanic, I can tell you that they're still out there, and I still have to do a fair amount of lever replacements. Most shops I know of do a hell of a lot more Sram brake warranties than Shimano.
As far as grabby brakes, IMO grab=power. Learn to modulate with your fingers, that grab will always be on tap. Vs Sram (more directed at guides and levels) you get all this modulation, and not enough power when you need it.
Full disclosure I prefer Sram over Shimano for everything except brakes. I hate shimano as a company far more than Sram, but shimano brakes are just that much better IMO
  • 1 0
 @ahauck: out of stock
  • 3 0
 @bramblambong: I'm riding the basic black pads and their rotors and I'm pretty impressed as well
  • 1 0
 @pakleni: I just checked out the oil on dirtbikebitz and it says it is made from synthetic based oils, have you had any problems with seals etc as i thought shimano was mineral oil use only, i also bled my brakes how greg minnar was shown by his mechanic in his vid a while ago and that made a big difference to the feel of the bite point
  • 3 0
 @Reno233: Guide RSC-level and up are excellent brakes. I run Tektros now but SRAM brake hate is no longer relevant after the seized piston in the sun issue was sorted out.

Edit - I use Galfer floating rotors.
  • 1 0
 @mark3: Do you have a link to that video?! Sounds helpful.
  • 1 0
 @pakleni: Really? I’m keen to give this a try. Cheers for the tip!
  • 2 0
 @RBalicious: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcVDaHgetdw , there you go
  • 1 0
 @mark3: Thanks!
  • 1 0
 @pakleni: do you know if the putoline GPR 6 2.5 will work with shimano? Can't find HPX 2.5 here in Chile Frown
  • 1 0
 @dicky1080: Idk. I found out about Putoline browsing several forums, tried it, liked it. You can find sometimes that Amazon under "often bought together" is suggesting Shimano bleeding funnel.

However, I wouldn't gamble. Btw; Amazon doesn't deliver in Chile?
  • 1 0
 Sure, but you have to rely on Wolf Tooth if you want your shimano stuff to be compatible with anything.
  • 3 0
 @pakleni: thank you for the info. They do, but I don't but from them as a rule of thumb. Perfer to find a local provider.
  • 2 0
 @hitchhikerbikes: problemsolversbike.com
  • 102 0
 They should coat it matte red, and in little itty bitty words write "brembo" on then. Then I would buy them to match some ohlins. Feel like a freaken race car driver.
  • 2 0
 Smile tup Beer
  • 18 1
 Pretty soon after that we’ll see guys putting double sided tape on their Levels/Deore brakes with covers to make them look like Brembos/XTR like the guys that paint their brake drums red on their Tacomas
  • 2 0
 @sjma: they are not red. He just came from shuttling to pick them up
  • 5 1
 Maybe also make them 6 pistons?...
  • 1 0
 Caliper paint is at your local auto parts store.
  • 1 0
 @sjma: hopefully that doesn't happen.????
  • 1 3
 @dhsender1234: Hope had some proto's a few years ago. Also some motorcycles went to 6 piston but seem to have settled on 4pot.
  • 2 0
 @dhsender1234: that would be dope. so long as it doesn't screw up standards.
  • 2 0
 @zyoungson: Are you talking about the Hope Mono 6's? (or Hope 'M6') or did they have a different kind they were prototyping that I don't know of yet?
  • 1 0
 @rosemarywheel: They had some in 2017 or 2018, cant remember, but popped up on a few dh bikes and in trade shows. Was waiting for them to come out but didnt look like it would happed & ended up getting v4s instead.
  • 1 0
 @zyoungson: Okay, I will try to find some pictures... Thanks for the information.
  • 3 0
 @zyoungson: Hope has 6 pot breaks in production ages ago.
  • 2 0
 @privateer-wheels: They also had a modernised version that looked like it would make a comeback not so long ago.

m.pinkbike.com/photo/15870049

www.vitalmtb.com/features/Hope-Tech-Has-Some-New-Bits-at-Eurobike,1962
  • 2 0
 @zyoungson: Yeah, I recall seeing this. I've never found the 4 pots lacking, so I don't see the need myself. But if they work, I'm sure they would be interesting to some!
  • 1 0
 @privateer-wheels: I was temped to grab a set, or at least one for the rear. Then almost tracked down some mono6 callipers to try with modern levers for laughs. But was impressed enough with the 4 pots so didnt bother
  • 95 3
 More progressive than stock brakes by 15% and able to use rotors 5mm larger than what's out there on the market.
  • 4 30
flag madmon (Feb 2, 2021 at 9:20) (Below Threshold)
 a new standard? so much for Scram or was it ... Scam....meh
  • 51 4
 make that baby in ano colors
  • 6 4
 That'd just be taking the market away from hope.
  • 14 2
 @Badbassist: Not available on this planet until 2024
  • 5 0
 @Badbassist: Especially if they don't brand the shit out of them
  • 6 20
flag Balgaroth (Feb 2, 2021 at 10:27) (Below Threshold)
 @Badbassist: If, unlike Hope, they sell ano brakes that actually do that yes they may take a few sales away from hope. The real question here is why hope "brakes" still exist ? Aside from living room build for some dentists I mean.
  • 1 0
 @Badbassist: they don’t do green Frown
  • 3 0
 @Badbassist: competition isn't a bad thing.
  • 7 0
 @Balgaroth: I’m sure this was much more of an elegant statement in French then english
  • 7 1
 @Balgaroth: I bought hope because they are top quality and will probably still have them in 15 years. Granted they dont have the best power and need a few tweaks out of the box. but after that they are rad brakes and considerably better and more robust than anything from sram or shimano I have tried.
  • 4 2
 @Balgaroth: Quality. They are chunks of machined metal. Not a piece of thin- @$$ plastic or metal that looks like it will break if you look at it funny. And the modulation is great.

Mine sure don't stay in the living room (unless you count the outdoors :tupSmile I have... 4 pairs of 'em.
  • 4 3
 Hope... The fastest brake on the market, at least after a set of SRAM elixirs. Can't stop and won't stop.
  • 1 0
 @the1jesster: ye it's missing a coma but hey you wouldn't want me to proof read my comments before I hit "submit" would you ?
  • 1 0
 @zyoungson: I mean I run some Saints that came with my 2009 Sunday Elite and have been on numerous bikes. Never changed a seal, and only bleeding when playing with the hoses. So not sure how Hope would do better.
  • 39 0
 While I have no problem with my codes, my bike is special and deserves special things.
  • 9 1
 Well, you're riding it, aren't you? Razz
  • 2 3
 @noisette: You are what you ride!!
  • 29 0
 Wonder if or when Pinkbike will do a brake shootout. I've ran SRAM forever and like them, but would love to try a TRP, Hayes, or Magura(especially after seeing Danny ride that slab last week). It's just hard to drop the cash on something you might hate.
  • 17 5
 It would be a shootout where trickstuff wins all, and everyone else fights for 2nd place and lower.
  • 14 0
 @EdSawyer: you've not tried the hayes, right? They are up there..mathematically/theoretically and executed nicely (but not cnced...)
And I'm from trickstuff city, I should defend them whatever comes.
  • 8 0
 The TRP offerings are excellent across the entire range. We just wish they had some better ergonomics for the fingertips.
  • 4 0
 The Formula Cura looks like really nice. I'd love to try them.
  • 6 2
 @islandlife98: Let's not forget about Hope.
I have a set of 9 year old V4' s and a 12 year old set of m4 brakes that still work as good as the day I bought them.
  • 3 1
 magura levers are really bad
  • 2 0
 @islandlife98: Had the 2 Pistons on mine, on longer descents they aren't as strong as you think. On normal rides okay but if you like descending i'd go with other brands. I now use Direttissimas from Trickstuff and i'm happy af.
  • 1 0
 @Freerider-09: Trickstuff makes incredible products, but they're so damn expensive. I (sadly) can't justify the cost at this point in my life. I'd love to own a pair in the future.
I'm mainly a XC guy anyway and I'm very light (barely 140 lbs with kit). Those brakes would be akin to me slamming into a wall.
  • 1 0
 @BeerGuzlinFool: Hope definitely makes nice products too. I like the choice of colors they offer.
  • 25 0
 Cool, I'd buy those, nothing like supporting local companies
  • 2 0
 I would also buy these and probably will if they work out
  • 22 1
 Gap in the market if they can make something for shimano that stops their wandering bite point......
  • 6 3
 Just use Putoline HPX R 2.5 i/o Shimano oil. You're welcome :-)
  • 4 0
 @moerkster: please explain. Suspension oil for brakes?
  • 6 1
 @donpinpon29: It's lower viscosity. The wandering bite point is because the viscosity of the Shimano oil prevents the pistons from retracting fully. See here for a much better summary: bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/65337/what-causes-and-how-to-fix-wandering-bite-point-on-shimano-hydraulic-brakes
  • 1 0
 @moerkster: I've been considering this recently. Can you still do a one way bleed, Marshy-style?
  • 1 0
 @runbrung: probably the reason why the wandering bite point has never really bothered me. I've been running LHM+ brake liquid for the last decade with my Shims. Good to know anyway thanks.
  • 1 0
 @Balgaroth: interesting, any downsides? Can you still moto bleed from the caliper?
  • 1 0
 @malv173: the bleeding-process doesnt change, you can do it as before. BTW - also Trickstuff's Bionol is said to solve the issue.
  • 1 0
 @malv173: ....but remember that warranty voids if you do.
  • 1 0
 @L0rdTom: no idea I haven't used normal liquid for the last 10 years, as you can imagine a 1l bottle with brakes as reliable as Shimano's I maybe used half of it lol. And ye gravity bleeding when I have to renew it fully, otherwise lever top up with the cup thingy.
  • 1 0
 @moerkster: cheers will give this a go.
  • 1 0
 @moerkster: totally fine with that. Thank you for the info!
  • 1 0
 Is this just the new brakes? I've been running the same set of Zee since 2014 and they've always been rock solid.
  • 1 0
 @FurryCrew: i think it is - at least for me. Got a very old set of Xt's from about 2014 which are fine. Got some newer ones on another bike that arent, no matter how much bleeding. Will try the new oil as they are out of warranty anyway!
  • 14 4
 Or, just buy Hayes Dominion A4. Everything Sram/Avid want their brakes to be, and more.
  • 2 1
 They look good. I wish it was specced on more bikes so I could try them out on a test ride easier.I would pay for a whole bike demo just to check them out if it was an option. I won't buy them until I have a chance to test myself though.
  • 7 1
 There are so many good brake options on the market right now, I don't get why they would enter this space... sure there are supply shortages right now, but there won't be by the time a new product like this is commercialized. The only thing I can think of is as a "hop-up" caliper with larger slave pistons than stock for more power from the same levers. It would fit CC's MO, but levers might get pretty spongy if the lever and hose aren't designed (i.e. stiff enough) for that increased leverage.
  • 5 0
 If it's a good product, it will be nice to have a brake option made locallt by mountain bikers in the PNW. Local jobs, local knowledge and brake bling......all as long as performance is at the top end. But knowing what I know about Cascade Components, they won't release something that's not really good.
  • 7 0
 Larger piston reservoirs?
Trying to figure out what end goal would be with just working on the caliper end of things.
  • 7 0
 Hopefully this dogecoin will pay off and I can deck out my offering with polished metal cascade parts :p
  • 4 0
 Hold brother ape
  • 2 0
 @Jcolis1904: Oh I'm holdin'. Everyone should get in on this and when we win big we can all donate to bike related charities AND deck our bikes out with some fancy new bling.
  • 3 0
 My dog is in the backyard mining the fvck out of those right now!
  • 1 0
 @suspended-flesh: YOU'LL SEE!!! YOU'LL ALL SEE!!! :p
  • 4 0
 Ride the GME train to the moon!
  • 4 0
 if they make the pistons big enough, they might get trickstuff power with a sram lever. This I find strangely hilarious. Anodizing color will be the icing on the cake!
  • 1 0
 The tricky part is doing that without putting the bite point somewhere inside the handlebar. That said, obviously a small increase in piston size could yield a little more power while still being useable. And I'd be interested in that!
  • 3 1
 almost had a high consequence crash alone in the middle of nowhere with the idiotic Shimano walking bite, switched to Hayes A4 when they first came out, took the risk, best thing I ever did for a Mtn bike, good in the wet, power and modulation, bleed holds for long long time, they just work,
  • 5 0
 If these brakes are any bit as good as their links– I'm in
  • 1 0
 In all my experience, i used Sram/Avid brakes, best modulation ever, if you need stopping power get a good rotor and choose brake pads that match your stile...Servicing is easy as well there spares, never had any serious issues been riding mostly proper DH...of course i tried Shimano Saints, XT's and Zee , but was not impressed..
just 4 the record first i came on juice's than elexirs x9, than Guide RS and still on Guide's, also tried Code and Code v2..
I know hoe to service those and also serviced Shimano... sorry to say but Shimano brakes are horrible in design and servicing...the only plus is thay use mineral oil and people are very pre-convinced to use them instead...
yep different ppl like different food...
  • 4 0
 Looks like Code pads to me, spikey pad pin is only on code pads IIRC
  • 1 0
 Def a code hose banjo too
  • 5 1
 Sick. Anodize that shit!
  • 4 0
 Braking News! How was that not the tagline.....
  • 1 0
 i hope they will make it hope v4 vented disc compatible. this would be awesome. the sram caliper as itself is not that bad, and it works okay, but the lervers are all a drama.
  • 2 0
 They should make a brake lever for sram guide Rs, just hate those sticky levers...
  • 1 0
 Replace the plastic lever piston with an aluminum one. About a 30-60 minute job with brake bleed. I did it with my CODEs and solved the problem.
  • 2 1
 If cascade could develop an adapter for shimano/magura that integrated the bleeding edge port at the caliper there would never be a reason to run SRAM ever again.
  • 41 39
 Why “fix” Codes? Best brake I’ve ever used. Maybe if Inwant to spend $ and add weight like their links?
  • 35 8
 Their links change the leverage ratios/travel of the frames they are designed for and improve strength and rigidity, all while being beautiful.. But in your eyes its just extra money and weight?
Pretty boring outlook you have.
  • 9 7
 Ya, never realized how much weight their links add until that recent Vital review. Does seem like they have a good product... but the weight added is substantial. Probably not too bad if you're running an air shock, but if you're already running coil... your bike is going to be very heavy. I'm no weight weenie, I run coil and a 38... but at some point you have to draw the line.
  • 8 0
 Could just be a more powerful version. The Code master cylinder is solid, lever feel is really nice, but some would like a bit more power out of them. Like with their linkage, it would just be an option for those looking for that little extra power. Put 4x17mm pistons or even 2x17 and 2x18 and you would get a significant power boost. As you can get the Code lever to have close to zero free-throw, the increased free throw of the bigger pistons wouldn't be too bad. Even better, if they offer such a caliper, but with 2 sets of seals to either use mineral oil or DOT, would be nice to mix with other brands of master cylinder.
  • 4 4
 @radrider: at least you’ve got the press material down!
  • 6 0
 @CircusMaximus: I'm not the best cynic
  • 2 0
 @radrider: hahaha
  • 7 0
 @CircusMaximus I would say why fix caliper? the only issues I has is with lever part
  • 6 0
 @islandforlife:
Depends on the link. The stumpjumper one was only 20grams difference if I recall. I think the only on vital was replacing a carbon link, which definitely would be a larger difference
  • 1 0
 Could be a good and probably cheaper upgrade for anyone who has OEM sram brakes - especially non code - any sram lever from the last 6-7 years should work with these I would think?
  • 4 0
 @nickmalysh: Agreed, never had an issue with the caliper. Plenty of issues from master cylinder/lever assemblies. In fact, running old 2007 Code calipers with newer SRAM Level levers and it is awesome.
  • 1 0
 @Jcmonty: Ya, I'm sure it's probably very bike dependant… the links in the review for the Kona and Transition were large links. Stumpjumper link is a lot smaller.
  • 1 0
 @islandforlife: going from a small carbon link to robust aluminum link yes. For most bikes the difference is much smaller.
  • 1 1
 Number one complaint about codes is stopping power. If using the cascade caliper will help with that the market absolutely exists.

I hope they do a shimano version as I wouldn’t mind even more power for my zees.
  • 2 1
 @islandforlife: I added both a coil and Cascade link to my Patrol. I'd consider taking the coil off to save some weight but not the link. The link made a much bigger improvement than the coil did for about the same weight gain.
  • 1 0
 @Altron5000: Until it gets sunny/hot out. Then not so much.
  • 17 18
 The only thinking keeping me from buying their sentinel v1 link is how butt fuck ugly it is. As much as I would love the extra progression and bottom out resistance, I don't really want my bike to look like it's 20 years older than it is.
  • 12 0
 what if they could make it look like a baguette?
  • 7 0
 I have a black one on my Merlot Sentinel. About 1cm longer on both ends of the link, 150gr heavier. I’m person it doesn’t look like a Kona stinky haha. Yes it’s bigger but it does actually stiffen up the rear end as an added bonus.

Get Black, it does reduce the Stinky factor visually Wink
  • 2 0
 ^^and it does change the ride a lot and snipping the 2.5 spacer gives me a bit more squish (152mm). Pricy but worth it to some indeed
  • 2 0
 @ukr77: I think I may have seen your bike in the fromme lot! Do you run an aftermarket shock as well?
  • 12 5
 Sorry dude, but with a username like drakefan705, you lost all right to talk about anything requiring taste.
  • 2 2
 @fullendurbro: Nobody really likes us except for us. Yeah, all I ever needed was the squad so that's what's up
  • 1 0
 @drakefan705: maybe, maybe not. I ride Fromme from home, so not likely at the lot. And just the DPX2 on the bike. I'm not surprised that there are a few guys with the links around here. It's good to extend the life of a bike in these uncertain times :-)
  • 1 0
 @conv3rt: Just enough room for a small banana. Baguette on the top tube, banana on the link, weed and a beer in the fanny pack? Sounds like an ideal Summer Saturday evening! :-)
  • 1 0
 @ukr77: ...nice sunset followed by a star lit night ride. Happiness is a multipurpose banana link.
  • 2 0
 Its totally worth it.
  • 2 0
 If they become available and work, I'd buy them in a heartbeat to upgrade G2 brakes.
  • 2 0
 has anyone noticed the bleed plug looks alot like what's on the sram calipers?
  • 3 0
 Honestly looks like a TRP Quadiem brake.
  • 2 0
 i go directly to comment section after reading the subject. i know i can find the conclusion in here
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 Everybody is all "ShimaNO." Personally I don't give a Sram. It's like, change the pads before they're gone bro...
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 Your telling brake calipers internals are bike trip replaceable. I can smell the let’s build it as cheap as possible but seem high end because we put a line of g code to leave marks price . Why spend the time designing a new caliper that is limited to existing design constraints. Go big or go home. You only can make yokes so long before you have your own product. Stop with the toe dipping and jump in.
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 I think they make their own internals. They made the internal compatible with srams stuff. but it says that they have their own high end stuff...
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 @Cascade Components: If your reading this, a one piece caliper would be greatly appreciated. Power improvements would be welcomed with open arms.
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 what did you spot if they published it online!!!???
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 Why not install a set of Hopes and go enjoy your ride?
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 Make me some green ano baby!
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 haha funny metal lines
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 Just go maguras and never look back
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 They should've chosen Shimano internals...sram and brakes are simply not compatible...
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 Taking just the shitty part of the sram brakes, the internals...
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 I'd buy those in silver for sure.
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 Nah. I reckon this is just some custom fun for people who work there. They put it up to drive interest in the brand. Looks like you guys bit.
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 fix my wandering bite point next please
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 Shigura. The end.
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 Just buy Magura
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 interesting
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 "SRAM INTERNALS"

pass
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 So you're saying that's like putting a hot dog in a banana peel?
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 Oh , great , so they can make it unreliable!
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 Brake!!! Why are you?
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 DOT fluid = No buy, when are these companies gonna learn....
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 cope brakes
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 Take my money!!!!
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 Looks like a Maxima
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 Formula Cura 4 , nuff said.
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 Shimano.
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