Two years after the market launch of the First generation Intend Trinity brake the manufacturer is now presenting the revised version 2.0. The Trinity 2.0 is available in two versions: an enduro version without heat sinks and a downhill version with heat sinks.
One major innovation is the introduction of a silver colour variant, which will now be included in the range as standard. Intend reserves the right to offer one colour variant per production batch in future.
Technical improvements to the Intend Trinity 2.0
One of the most important changes concerns the cable length of the front brake. Previously 85 centimetres long, Intend now supplies the Trinity 2.0 with a 100 centimetre long, unfilled cable as standard. This should enable a clean individual shortening.
To compensate for the longer cable, Intend is now equipping the MTB brake with black titanium bolts instead of the previous stainless steel bolts at no extra charge. The manufacturer hopes that this will result in a visual upgrade and a slight weight saving. Customers who want to retrofit their existing Trinity brakes can purchase a titanium bolt upgrade kit for 35 euros, which includes the bolts for the front and rear brakes.
Improved cooling system and safety features
The downhill version of the Trinity 2.0 has larger heat sinks, which Intend calls "Refridgerators". These are intended to ensure improved heat dissipation and give the brake calliper a more solid appearance. Owners of the Enduro version can retrofit the heat sinks for 45 euros per caliper.
Another innovation is the so-called Painless-Fitting with an additional Painless-Sleeve. This component is designed to protect the brake in the event of a fall. According to Intend, there have been a few cases in the past where the brake hose was pulled off the fitting after heavy falls and a 360-degree twist of the front wheel.
The new Painless-Sleeve is designed to prevent this. It can be removed for assembly and disassembly and retains the basic functionality of the Painless fitting. Intend emphasises that there is no danger during normal operation, as the average force on the fitting is only 5 to 10 Newtons (0.5 to 1 kilogram), while the maximum permissible force is 200 Newtons (20 kilograms). The Painless Sleeve Upgrade Kit is available for 19 euros and contains the components for the front and rear brakes.
Availability and prices
The first batch of the Intend Trinity 2.0 will be available exclusively in the new silver colour variant. The sales launch is scheduled for Friday 4 April at 15:00 (CEST). Intend announces that the frequency of production batches will increase in the future thanks to the increased assembly output.
The prices for the Trinity 2.0 remain stable despite the technical improvements. The enduro version without heat sinks costs 950 euros, while the downhill version with heat sinks is available for 1040 euros.
Intend offers various upgrade kits for customers who want to upgrade their existing Trinity brakes. The titanium bolt kit for the front and rear brakes costs €35, the heat sinks cost €45 per caliper and the Painless Sleeve Kit for both brakes is available for €19.
Intend Trinity 2.0 MTB brake: Technical specifications
- Model variants: Enduro (without heat sinks), Downhill (with heat sinks)
- Front brake cable length: 100 centimetres (unfilled)
- Screws: Black titanium screws
- Heat sink (downhill version): Enlarged "Refridgerators"
- Security feature: Painless fitting with Painless sleeve
- Maximum load capacity fitting: 200 Newton (20 kilogrammes)
- Colour variant: Silver (standard in the range)
- Prices: Enduro 950 Euro, Downhill 1040 Euro
- Upgrade kits: Titanium screws 35 Euro, heat sink 45 Euro per saddle, Painless-Sleeve 19 Euro
Maik Schröder
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