The side-pull brakes of the Shimano ULTEGRA R8100 series impress with a clear contact feeling and an excellent balance of stiffness, weight and braking power. Despite the increased tire clearance for cross-sections up to 28mm, the design remains fascinatingly slim. The calipers are available with traditional and direct mount options.
In this chapter we explain the technologies that the manufacturer uses for this product.
SLR-EV SLR-EV is a SLR with a symmetrical dual pivot side-pull brake. The short arm brake design uses two bearings and a roller to achieve greater efficiency in the joint area and provide superior dosage and power when braking. Together with the BC-9000 brake cable, the latest brake calipers offer 36% more braking power than the previous SHIMANO brake model. And we offer versions with a symmetrical 2-axis brake body as well as versions for fork mounting and chain stay mounting.