In Moto GP and Formula 1, Brembo is often at the top of the podium and is considered the measure of all things: Specialized is now taking this expertise on board and equipping the Gravity Team's bikes in the Downhill World Cup with the fiery red Italian brakes.

So far, the brake system is an exclusive partnership and Brembo has not announced series production of the brakes. Technically, Brembo relies on an axial master brake cylinder and an in-house brake disk. The brake caliper is generously designed to ensure the best possible heat dissipation

Brembo buys Öhlins in January 2025

Specialized already cooperates with Öhlins, a specialist in suspension components, for suspension elements. Brembo acquired Öhlins Racing from Tenneco in January 2025 for around 405 million US dollars.

More input from motorsport is generally desirable for mountain bikes: undersized brake systems are still installed on e-bikes in particular and the wear on pads and discs is very high.

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