A complete rim brake set — levers, calipers, and cables — for flat and riser bar builds.

Dual-pivot forged alloy calipers front and rear, paired with matching alloy levers and everything you need to hook them up. Available in black or silver.

This is a full replacement set, not a caliper-only kit. If you're rebuilding a bike, converting a cockpit, or replacing a tired set of brakes, everything comes in the box.

What's included

• Front and rear dual-pivot forged alloy calipers
• Left and right brake levers
• Brake cables

Why dual-pivot

A single-pivot caliper rotates around one central bolt, which means one arm does most of the work and the pads wear unevenly. A dual-pivot design gives each arm its own pivot point, so both sides close on the rim with equal force.

The practical result is more stopping power for the same hand effort, better centering that stays centered, and pads that wear evenly instead of one side going first.

Forged alloy rather than cast — stiffer arms mean less flex under hard braking, so more of your lever pull goes into slowing the bike instead of spreading the caliper.

Choose your clamp size

This is the one thing you have to get right. The clamp size refers to your handlebar diameter where the lever mounts — not the stem clamp, and not the bar's widest point.

Not sure which you need? Measure the bar with calipers where the lever will clamp, or check your bike's user manual. If you'd rather not guess, contact us with your model and year and we'll tell you.

Choose your clearance

Caliper reach determines how large a tire the brake can clear. Three options, and the difference is the distance from the mounting bolt down to the pads.

Reach has to match your frame, not just your tire. A caliper with more reach than your frame needs will sit too low on the rim; one with too little won't reach the braking surface at all. If you're unsure, tell us your model and year.

Quick reference

• 6061 Black Label v2 — 22.2mm, Standard clearance (28c)
• 4130 SS/FG 2022+, riser bars — 22.2mm, Wide clearance (45c)
• 4130 SS/FG 2022+, drop bars — 31.8mm, Wide clearance (45c)
• Core Line, after Sept 2019 — 23.8mm, Standard clearance (28c)
• 4130 Fixed Gear / Single Speed, pre-2022 — 23.8mm, Standard clearance (28c)
• Undefeated Series — 31.8mm, Standard clearance (28c)
• Black Label compact drop bar — 31.8mm, Standard clearance (28c)
• 6061 v3 Track, riser bars — 22.2mm, Medium clearance (40c)
• 6061 v3 Track, drop bars — 31.8mm, Medium clearance (40c)
• Titanium Track, riser bars — 22.2mm, Medium clearance (40c)
• Titanium Track, drop bars — 31.8mm, Medium clearance (40c)

Specifications

• Type: Rim brake, dual pivot
• Material: Forged aluminum alloy
• Set includes: Front and rear calipers, left and right levers, cables
• Lever clamp sizes: 22.2mm, 23.8mm, 31.8mm
• Clearance options: Standard (up to 28c) · Medium (up to 40c) · Wide (up to 45c)
• Finishes: Black or silver on Standard and Wide · Black only on Medium

Installation

Straightforward for anyone comfortable with basic cable work, but two things matter more than people expect.

Center the caliper before you set the cable. A dual-pivot brake that isn't centered will drag on one side no matter how well the cable is adjusted. Squeeze the lever, hold it, then snug the mounting bolt so the caliper settles centered on its own.

Set pad height and toe carefully. Pads should contact the braking surface squarely, fully on the rim and well clear of the tire. A pad riding high enough to touch the tire sidewall will cut through it.

Cut housing to length and cap the ends. If you aren't set up for cable work, this is a quick job at any shop.