What's better than brake power? More braking power! That's what we say, based on the motto of the Navy Seals agro-troop. The DH-R Evo is the new top brake from the Taiwanese. "It was designed for tough downhill use" - a sentence like that can impress, but it doesn't have to. Super racer Aaron Gwin made the Asia label known to us, but his brake was never fully convincing despite the massive, motocross-like levers - the four-piston brake simply lacked braking power. We tested the hardcore model (G-Spec DH-R). In short: the new Evo is now supposed to make up for this shortcoming. And it does.
The braking power is high. If you want even more bang, you can fit them with oversized 223 mm discs. The highlight: at 2.3 millimetres, the discs are particularly thick - and thick is good because more material can withstand heat better. This means extra stability on long, steep descents. A mineral oil with a higher viscosity, which bubbles away temperatures of up to 230 degrees, has also been added. Super: good modulation. No digital on-off, but a soft modulation, just like you need for manuals.
Weight310 grams (without disc, adapter)
Price (set): 389 euros
Info: trpcycling.com
STRENGTHSBrake power, modulation
WEAKNESSES: Clunky, not light
Conclusion: powerful, easy to modulate brake with a stylish look. A clear improvement.
Dimitri Lehner
Editor
