To experience the hellish rides of downhill star Aaron Gwin to slow down, the TRP Quadiem G-Spec to give it a good grip. With four pistons per brake calliper, this should not be a problem for either the Quadiem downhill brake or the Slate enduro stopper. TRP relies on tried and tested Shimano products for both the brake fluid and the brake pads. This means that, in addition to the original TRP pads, all pads that are suitable for Shimano's Saint or Zee brakes. are compatible. Shimano mineral oil can be used to bleed the brakes; the Shimano bleed kit is fully compatible with the Slate and partially compatible with the Quadiem.
The brake levers on the Quadiem received particular attention during development. With a wide contact surface for the index finger, it should be particularly ergonomic and not cut off the finger, especially on long descents. The brake lever on the Slate is slightly smaller and is very reminiscent of the levers on current Shimano brakes. The lever width of the Quadiem and Slate brakes can even be adjusted without tools using a small rotary wheel. The folding clamp makes mounting on the handlebars particularly easy.
The top models of the respective brakes are labelled "G-Spec" and have highly polished levers and brake callipers, while the cheaper models are simply painted. Recesses in the brake discs (black areas on the contact surface with the brake pads) are designed to keep dirt and water away from the disc in poor weather conditions. All brakes should be available from mid-May.
The facts about the TRP Quadiem G-Spec
Price: 186 Euro (per brake without brake disc)
Price brake disc: 39 Euro
Front brake weight: 315 grams (manufacturer's specification; caliper, brake lever and cable only; without pads and discs)
The facts about the TRP Slate G-Spec
Price: 150 Euro (per brake without brake disc)
Price brake disc: 39 Euro
Front brake weight: 290 grams (manufacturer's specification; caliper, brake lever and cable only; without pads and discs)
