However, while they\u2019re heavy on the wallet, the Piccola Carbon brakes are not heavy on the scales. <\/p>
Trickstuff has designed the Piccolas to be the lightest possible mountain bike brakes, stripping them back as far as possible.\u00a0<\/p>
High price for a low weight<\/h2>These bijoux brakes come in a wooden presentation box. – Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>The Piccola Carbon brakes weigh a minuscule 341g for the pair. For context, Shimano\u2019s XTR M9100 brakes come in at 404g, with the SRAM Level Ultimate and Magura MT8 SL weighing 532g and 452g respectively.\u00a0<\/p>
While the small-scale production no doubt bumps up the price, the manufacturing itself is something to behold.\u00a0<\/p>
Piccola translates as ‘small’ in Italian and the master cylinder and lever blade are indeed diminutive.\u00a0<\/p>
Similar to Hope\u2019s brakes, the master cylinder and caliper of the Piccolas are CNC-machined from 7075 aluminium, helping to keep the weight down. <\/p>
Even next to Hope\u2019s minimalist XCR brake lever, the Piccola’s lever looks tiny.\u00a0<\/p>
It\u2019s not only the size that helps bring the weight down \u2013 the lever blade is made from carbon fibre, while the bolts holding it and the caliper together are titanium. <\/p>
The brake pads also have an aluminium, rather than steel, backing plate, to save further weight.<\/p>
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Holding these brakes gives a sense of the workmanship involved. – Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>Aside from the size, if there’s one thing that indicates how stripped back these brakes are, it\u2019s the pistons.\u00a0<\/p>
While a considerable 22mm in diameter, they\u2019re constructed from stainless steel and hollowed out completely. <\/p>
If you\u2019ve ever looked at a solid ceramic piston from another brake, you\u2019ll wonder how they can stand up to the rigours of mountain biking.\u00a0<\/p>
It\u2019s not all about weight saving though; Trickstuff has designed these brakes to be durable and powerful too.\u00a0<\/p>
The Piccola Carbon brakes weigh a minuscule 341g for the pair. For context, Shimano\u2019s XTR M9100 brakes come in at 404g, with the SRAM Level Ultimate and Magura MT8 SL weighing 532g and 452g respectively.\u00a0<\/p>
While the small-scale production no doubt bumps up the price, the manufacturing itself is something to behold.\u00a0<\/p>
Piccola translates as ‘small’ in Italian and the master cylinder and lever blade are indeed diminutive.\u00a0<\/p>
Similar to Hope\u2019s brakes, the master cylinder and caliper of the Piccolas are CNC-machined from 7075 aluminium, helping to keep the weight down. <\/p>
Even next to Hope\u2019s minimalist XCR brake lever, the Piccola’s lever looks tiny.\u00a0<\/p>
It\u2019s not only the size that helps bring the weight down \u2013 the lever blade is made from carbon fibre, while the bolts holding it and the caliper together are titanium. <\/p>
The brake pads also have an aluminium, rather than steel, backing plate, to save further weight.<\/p>
Skeletal structure<\/h2>Holding these brakes gives a sense of the workmanship involved. – Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>Aside from the size, if there’s one thing that indicates how stripped back these brakes are, it\u2019s the pistons.\u00a0<\/p>
While a considerable 22mm in diameter, they\u2019re constructed from stainless steel and hollowed out completely. <\/p>
If you\u2019ve ever looked at a solid ceramic piston from another brake, you\u2019ll wonder how they can stand up to the rigours of mountain biking.\u00a0<\/p>
It\u2019s not all about weight saving though; Trickstuff has designed these brakes to be durable and powerful too.\u00a0<\/p>
Aside from the size, if there’s one thing that indicates how stripped back these brakes are, it\u2019s the pistons.\u00a0<\/p>
While a considerable 22mm in diameter, they\u2019re constructed from stainless steel and hollowed out completely. <\/p>
If you\u2019ve ever looked at a solid ceramic piston from another brake, you\u2019ll wonder how they can stand up to the rigours of mountain biking.\u00a0<\/p>
It\u2019s not all about weight saving though; Trickstuff has designed these brakes to be durable and powerful too.\u00a0<\/p>