A Disc Brake Lever Built for Triathlon and Time Trial Performance

The SRAM Force Aero Disc Brake Lever is a rear-specific flat mount disc brake lever designed for the aerodynamic riding position used in triathlon and time trial cycling. This is the E1 revision in black, with a 20mm offset flat mount caliper and a 2000mm pre-installed hose length suited to TT and tri bike geometries where longer internal hose routing is standard. The lever is part of SRAM's Force Aero TT and Tri disc brake system, pairing a 2-piece forged aluminium 2-piston caliper with an aero lever and carbon blade.

The combination of 2-piston caliper and aero lever is optimised specifically for the braking demands of TT and triathlon racing - providing the power and modulation needed to slow from high speed at technical course sections while remaining accessible from the aerodynamic riding position without requiring a large change in hand position or grip adjustment. Less time decelerating and more time maintaining speed is the practical goal this system is designed to support.

• 2-piece forged aluminum 2-Piston caliper and aero lever with carbon blade provide optimized power and modulation for triathlon and time trial
• Aluminum lever body and textured carbon brake lever for better finger grip
• Titanium caliper hardware offers light weight and exceptional strength
• Tooled Reach Adjust to personalize fit for more hand sizes
• Stealth-a-majig™ connector makes initial setup fast and convenient
• Bleeding Edge™ technology for quick hassle-free bleeds
• DOT 5.1 brake fluid

Carbon Lever Blade, Aluminium Body, and Titanium Caliper Hardware

The lever construction uses an aluminium lever body with a textured carbon brake lever blade. The textured finish on the carbon blade provides better finger grip at the lever contact point compared to a smooth carbon surface - a practical consideration for triathlon and TT racing where hands may be wet from sweat or rain and grip reliability at the lever matters. The carbon blade reduces weight at the lever tip relative to an equivalent aluminium blade.

The 2-piece forged aluminium caliper body uses titanium hardware - a material choice that reduces the caliper's weight compared to steel hardware while maintaining the strength and corrosion resistance required for a hydraulic disc caliper exposed to varied weather conditions. The 2-piston design provides balanced clamping force at the rotor contact points and the modulation that allows the rider to manage braking effort progressively rather than requiring an on-off binary brake feel.

DOT 5.1 brake fluid is used in the hydraulic system - a high-performance synthetic brake fluid with a higher dry and wet boiling point than DOT 3 and DOT 4, providing better heat resistance for sustained braking on descents and maintaining consistent brake feel across a wider temperature range. DOT 5.1 is not compatible with mineral oil brake systems - confirm DOT fluid compatibility with any existing brake components before bleeding or topping up.

Tooled Reach Adjust, Stealth-a-majig, and Bleeding Edge

Three specific features address the practical demands of installation, setup, and ongoing maintenance. Tooled Reach Adjust allows the lever's reach from the bar to be personalised to fit a wider range of hand sizes - a meaningful fit consideration for TT and tri levers where the rider's hand position relative to the lever is less adjustable than on a standard drop bar setup.

The Stealth-a-majig connector is SRAM's system for making initial hydraulic hose connection during installation fast and convenient - reducing the complexity of the initial brake setup process on a new build or brake installation without requiring extensive hydraulic experience to achieve a clean, functional result.

Bleeding Edge technology is SRAM's quick-bleed port system that allows the hydraulic system to be bled without the extended process required on standard hydraulic brake systems. Faster, cleaner bleeds mean less maintenance time and a lower barrier to performing brake maintenance independently rather than requiring a workshop visit for every bleed.

FAQs

Is this a front or rear brake lever and what mounting standard does it use?

This is the rear brake lever with a flat mount caliper at 20mm offset. Flat mount is the current standard disc brake caliper interface for road and TT bikes. Confirm your frame and fork use flat mount brake mounts before purchase.

What hose length is included and is it suitable for a TT or tri bike?

The lever comes with a 2000mm pre-installed hose. This longer hose length is suited to the internal routing of TT and tri bike frames where hose runs are typically longer than on a standard road bike.

What brake fluid does the SRAM Force Aero system use?

The system uses DOT 5.1 brake fluid. This is not compatible with mineral oil - do not use mineral oil in this system. Confirm DOT fluid compatibility with any other brake components in your build before bleeding.

What is the Stealth-a-majig connector?

The Stealth-a-majig is SRAM's proprietary hydraulic hose connector system that simplifies the initial brake installation by making the hydraulic connection fast and clean without requiring extensive hydraulic brake experience.

What is Bleeding Edge technology?

Bleeding Edge is SRAM's quick-bleed port system that allows the hydraulic brake system to be bled more quickly and conveniently than a standard bleed process - reducing maintenance time and making self-service bleeding more accessible.

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