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    Are direct-mount brakes the future? | Cycling Weekly
    Direct mount brake frames use a standard where brake calipers bolt directly to the frame or fork at two points, rather than a single center bolt. This design increases stiffness, improves modulation, and offers better tire clearance (up to 30-32mm) compared to traditional rim brakes. Common on modern aero road/TT bikes, they require specific compatible frames. 
    Key Features and Benefits 
    • Increased Stiffness: By mounting directly, the system reduces "splay force," leading to more power transfer and a firmer, snappier feel.
    • Improved Aerodynamics: Many direct-mount systems, such as those from FSA or Shimano, offer low-profile, integrated designs, notes BikeRadar.
    • Wide Tire Clearance: Often supports tires up to 28c–30c.
    • Frame Requirement: The frame and fork must have two bolt holes (spaced 49mm apart). 
    Common Standards and Compatibility 
    • Shimano/Standard: Widely used on modern frames, with calipers like the SRAM S-900 or Shimano Dura-Ace 9010.
    • Mounting Points: Front brakes mount to the fork crown, while rear brakes usually mount on the seat stays, or sometimes under the chainstays.
    • Adjustability: Many models include built-in spring tension adjustment for fine-tuning lever feel. 
    While some, like this user on the Cycling UK Forum, feel that direct-mount rim brakes offer a great, efficient braking experience, Reddit users generally consider them to be a superior, yet less common, alternative to disc brakes. 
    • Direct Direct Mount brake - Campagnolo
      This completely new braking system from Campagnolo allows for a completely symmetric and efficient brake application thanks to its...
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    • Direct Mount Brakes? Bontrager Speed Stop Elite Brakes
      Jan 29, 2018 — hi there today on this James the Bike Guy we're taking a look at the Bond Trackger Speed Stop Elite Direct Mount brake. this is a ...
      2:00
      YouTube·Jamesthebikeguy
    • Why direct-mount brakes are awesome
      Sep 19, 2018 — Direct-mount rim brakes are a type of rim brake that separates the caliper into two linked halves. The halves mount on bosses eith...
      BikeRadar
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    New aero road direct mount bicycle frame. Direct mount brakes. Full internal cable routing. Machanical and Di2 groupset compatible. High modulus carbon fiber.Read more
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    What frame to get (direct mount brakes) - Weight Weenies


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    Apr 4, 2019 — I am on a look out for a frameset that has directmount brakes, reach of no more then 385mm with stack height of aproximetly 550mm. Also would love if it was ...Read more
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    Ask a Mechanic: Shimano Direct Mount Brake Setup
    YouTube · Art's Cyclery
    Mar 11, 2015
    YouTube · Art's Cyclery
    4:54
    Adjust Shimano direct mount brakes by setting cable tension with the CB90, positioning pads, centering, and toeing them in.
    Art's Cyclery
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    Mar 11, 2015

    Ask a Mechanic: Shimano Direct Mount Brake Setup

    YouTube·Art's Cyclery·Mar 11, 2015
    YouTube
    In this video
    • 00:26
      Direct Mount Brake Limitations
    • 00:46
      How is the rear brake different from the front?
    • 01:00
      How to set the cable length
    • 01:30
      How to set up the front brake
    • 01:41
      Rear brake setup
    • 02:24
      Positioning the brake pads
    • 02:43
      Adjusting brake centering bolt
    • 02:59
      How to toe in the pads
    • 03:20
      Adjusting spring tension
    • 04:32
      Adjusting the barrel adjuster
    Direct Mount Brakes Bontrager
    YouTube · MarksCycleRepairs
    Oct 15, 2019
    YouTube · MarksCycleRepairs
    2:30
    Direct mount brakes bolt directly into the fork, offering a lighter action and more powerful feel than standard rim brakes.
    MarksCycleRepairs
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    Oct 15, 2019

    Direct Mount Brakes Bontrager

    YouTube·MarksCycleRepairs·Oct 15, 2019
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    In this video
    • 00:02
      Introduction
    • 01:53
      Summary
    • 02:19
      Conclusion
    Direct Mount Brakes? Bontrager Speed Stop Elite Brakes
    YouTube · Jamesthebikeguy
    Jan 29, 2018
    YouTube · Jamesthebikeguy
    2:00
    The Bontrager Speed Stop Elite Direct Mount brake mounts directly onto the frame, is lighter, stiffer, and weighs only 99g.
    Jamesthebikeguy
    YouTube·
    Jan 29, 2018

    Direct Mount Brakes? Bontrager Speed Stop Elite Brakes

    YouTube·Jamesthebikeguy·Jan 29, 2018
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    In this video
    • 00:00
      What is a direct mount brake?
    • 00:26
      What is Direct Mount?
    • 00:48
      Brake Linkage
    • 01:21
      Weight
    • 01:44
      Conclusion
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    Any Direct Mount Rim brake frame suggestions?


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    Mar 15, 2025 — Lightcarbon has a bunch of DM rim brake frames, none of them particularly light. Other than that I can only think of fake Pinarello rim brake frames.Read more
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    NS DIRECT MOUNT BRAKE | FSA


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    Designed for frame and crankarm clearance; Light weight alloy components; Sculpted and forged brake arms provide high stiffness with a positive feel and ...Read more
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    Anyone still making direct mount rim brake frames?


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    Feb 3, 2023 — Shimano still has direct mounts for the current and previous D/A and Ultegra. FSA also makes one that stops really well, although its a bit ...Read more

    Direct Mount Brakes?


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    Sep 16, 2014 — Some of the advantages are supposed to be better brake feel and less flex, more balanced brake movement, better aerodynamics (since the brakes ...Read more
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