As its name implies, this is our Ultimate brake design for cross-country and light trail use. We took the same technology used in the brake that Loic Bruni rode to a Downhill World Championship and packed it into smaller, sleeker, lighter-weight and XC-optimized package. The carbon-fiber level blade pulls crisp and clean thanks to pivot bearings and our DirectLink™ design. And it maintains that feel throughout the ride because it is matched to our monoblock, two-piston caliper. This caliper’s superior heat management and smooth piston actuation give you braking power exactly when and how you need it. And the BLEEDING EDGE™ design significantly simplifies fluid maintenance.

Weight: 318g (direct mount, 800mm hose, 160mm CLX rotor, Ti hardware)

Lever Material: Carbon

Caliper Design: Monoblock 2-piston caliper

Finish: Black Anodized

Rotor: 2-piece CLX

Pad: Aluminum-backed organic

Fluid: DOT 5.1

Adjustment: Tooled reach adjust

Technology Highlight: DirectLink™, Expandable Bladder, Timing Port Closure, Lever Pivot Bearings, Bleeding Edge™, Heat Shield

Material: Aluminum

Pad / Holder: Top loading

Intended Use: XC, Trail

System: Open system

Pivot: Bearings

Rotor Sizes: 140 (rear), 160, 180mm

Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System: No

Speed Dial: No

Bend Zone™: Yes

Ambidextrous: Yes

Stainless Hardware: Titanium

Other: Requires Bleeding Edge™ bleed adapter - included with every rear brake