SRAM has finally released a direct-mount brake
S-900 brake spells end for mismatched builds
Fans of matchy-matchy bikes will rejoice at the news that SRAM has finally released🌠 a direct-mount brake &mdash♛; the memorably named S-900.
The brake differs little visually from SRAM’s standard road caliꦜpers save for the loss of the rearmost stiffening plate and the mounting bolt.
The ෴new S-900 brake has clearances for 28mm tyres, though looking at t𒊎he images in the press release, we suspect you’ll be able to fit in something a little chunkier. The claimed weight is 326g per pair.
It has been a common sight to see SRAM sponsored teams building bikes with Shimano Dura-Ace direct-mount calipers over the last few as the new standard has gained traction; a practice that we’ve no 𒐪doubt SRAM will be happy to see the back of. Katusha-Alpecin will be the firಌst team to use the S-900 brake.
Expected to ship to the public in March, the SRAM S-900 brakes will retail at $125 / €ꦕ130 / £116 each.
We’re big fans of direct mount brakes — they offer notably better power compared to a traditionally mounted brake, all while dropping some weight — and it’൲s great to see more options popping up on the market.
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