Below is reference information about the brakes featured in our products. We have specified Avid® brakes on all models based on their world-class reputation and quality. Consistent with our price and model levels - we selected Avid brake models accordingly. Our entry level model Calisto features a mechanical disc brake (BB5 mountain) on the front and caliper brake on the rear. Our mid-range model Europa features mechanical disc brakes (BB5 mountain) on both front and rear. Lastly, Glide's high-end model Solaris features hydraulic disc brakes (Juicy 3 series) front and rear.
Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes - The BB5 offers Avid's Tri-Align™ Caliper Positioning System™, tool-free pad replacement, a melt-forged Monobody and one inboard pad adjustment knob. Sintered pads and Roundagon Rotor included.
Weight: 335g
Full Specs (PDF)
Weight: 335g
Full Specs (PDF)
Avid Juicy Hydraulic Disc Brakes - Comes w/ G2 clean sweep rotor and 850mm hose lenght front, 1400mm
rear.09. Juicy 5 lever body w/ split clamp (silver body, black lever), and Juicy 3 internals, Juicy 3 caliper (black) Tri-Align™ Caliper Positioning System™ | Power Reserve Geometry™ Ambidextrous | Tool-free pad replacement | Wonder Clamp™ | Drip-free bleeding. Weight: 404g
Full Specs (PDF)
Full Specs (PDF)
