Without question, brakes are one of the most important components of a bike. Ask any aggressive rider what they want out of a brake, and the first thing most would say is tons of stopping power. Now ask SRAM what’s up with their new Maven brakes and they’ll say “Maven is the absolute most powerful brake we’ve ever made.”
As for managing heat, the Maven calipers are actually designed not to cool down too quickly. The calipers do take longer to heat up, but once they do they will resist overheating and stay within an optimal temperature range longer than other brakes. SRAM says less temperature variation as you ride translates into more consistent braking power.Surprisingly, the Maven is a mineral oil system.
SRAM ensured to match the big caliper pistons with an appropriately sized lever piston. They say the ratio between the two must be balanced to provide maximum stopping power.The new Mavens do not require specific rotors. SRAM recommends using their HS2 rotors for the most stopping power and best heat management, or their Centerline rotors if you’d rather shave some weight and don’t mind a 7% loss in power. Choosing the correct rotor size is part of how you can manage the Maven’s power delivery.
The bronze models use stamped aluminum caliper bodies, whereas higher-end models are all forged aluminum. They also get stainless steel hardware, and a bushing lever pivot instead of a bearing. There is no contact point adjustment on the bronze levers, and the calipers are anodized in Dark Polar.Initial Impressions: Set up
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