The first version of Red HRD SRAM ended early due to a recall at the end of the season resulting in many cross racers being left unattended and wondering will the company be able to recover? First again with Force Hydro and now with Red HRD Shift/Brake Lever and Flat Mount Caliper SRAM silenced the naysayers and brought brakes back to the forefront of road disc brakes. Thanks to the calipers designed to integrate neatly into flat mount frames This lever and caliper combination provides superior modulation and confident stopping power. which has been thoroughly tested for resistance to heat, cold sunlight, rain, dirt, snow and even covering with mud. yoga balls which may be on the way to the finish line of the day.

Red HRD boasts versatility bringing top-tier SRAM components into the fast-growing disc cyclocross machine space road, gravel and all-terrain vehicles providing uncompromising design and clean streamlined aesthetics. Traditionalists may be outraged by the aesthetic insult faced with the shape of the hood with levers, but we found that the extra height is purely functional when driving on less traveled roads. Navigating steep inclines and bumpy surfaces is a breeze with added leverage and grip , and this almost eliminates the possibility that that your arms will be thrown forward out of the hood (and you'll follow the grille) after a particularly harsh encounter with potholes or a discreet car wash. broken area of ​​gravel.

Levers have all the possibilities of adjustment and smooth switching which we expect from red labeled components. A slight redesign of the original version allows for a more comfortable positioning of hands on the hood which is very valuable on long gravel routes and on particularly finicky cross sections of the route. Adjustable reach fits different hand sizes so you can achieve greater comfort and the low initiation force makes the lever easier to pull and leaves more energy to go to the pedals.

Dual-piston flat-plate caliper design specifically designed to withstand the rigors of cyclocross racing , which allows you to provide confident braking on the road without much effort gravel and any other surface which you find suitable for adventure on thinner tires. These calipers feature organic stainless steel pads and are designed for use with separately sold Centerline 140mm or 160mm diameter rotors allowing you to deftly manage rapid speed changes and impeccable control required for most technical courses. SRAM Red HRD lever and flat mount caliper system is completely sealed to avoid possible contamination of hydraulic lines so you can drive confidently, braking constantly, despite the dust dirt and everything else that nature throws.