The "V-Twin" brake adapter presented for the first time at the 2011 Eurobike connects the shift/brake levers mounted on racing handlebars with a hydraulic disc brake. A pick-up of the mechanical brake cable is mounted under the stem, which redirects the mechanical braking force to a hydraulic master piston. The "V-Twin" comes with two "X2" brakes from the same company. The conversion kit, which brings hydraulics to the racing or transverse wheel, weighs around 412 grams including the filled line and adapters.

The concept of using an adapter under the stem to convert the mechanical braking force into hydraulic braking force is based on an invention by technology pioneer Bob Sticha.

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