When it comes to brakes, SRAM (and formerly AVID) are an indispensable part of the scene, with decades of experience and a vast range of different models. Having overcome some of the service issues which used to plague their older models, SRAM’s brakes have become known for their fine modulation, if not so much for their power. With their new MAVEN brakes, SRAM want to change that, combining their trademark modulation with an extra helping of power. In addition, they now rely on mineral oil for their latest four-piston brakes, which doesn’t just simplify servicing, but also extends service intervals.
As you can see just by looking at them, the new SRAM MAVEN brakes are designed to be used when things get rowdy on the trails. They’re for enduro, downhill, eMTBs, and riders who regularly push their brakes to the limit or simply want more power. SRAM claim that they deliver almost 50% more stopping power, and require about 30% less force on the lever to deliver the same power. This is all compared to the four-piston SRAM CODE brakes, which aren’t history, by the way – they’ve just had to move over. In future, you will primarily see the CODEs on trail bikes, which we think is a sensible development considering the increasing capability of modern mountain bikes.
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Words & Photos: Peter Walker
