FSA introduces two disc brakes

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FSA introduces two disc brakes

par redplanet » Ven Août 23, 2013 7:14 am

FSA is poised to enter the mountain bike disc brake market early next year. The component manufacturer views disc brakes as a natural extension of its cockpit offerings, and plans to offer two disc brakes that fit into the company’s existing cross-country (K-Force) and trail (Afterburner) component groups. The K-Force brake will sell for US$369 per wheel, while the Afterburner brake will sell for US$289. UK pricing is yet to be announced. 

Click through the at right for detailed images of the two new disc brakes.

Shared features include tool-free reach stroke/contact and reach adjust. The new brakes will come with front and rear-specific hoses, presumably to balance modulation between the front and rear brakes. Both the K-Force and Afterburner brakes will use mineral oil.

[img:500:375]http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2013/08/22/1377193354166-1meko26ksx1ay-500-70.jpg[/img]Claimed individual wheel weights for the K-Force brake is approximately 300g

To keep the weight in check, the top-end K-Force brake use a carbon brake lever and titanium hardware. The more affordable Afterburner brake will come with an alloy brake lever and steel hardware. 
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