> 🚨 BREAKING: SRAM is working on one of the most radical innovations the mountain bike world has ever seen. A fully wireless braking system with zero visible cables on the cockpit. Everything starts with a piezoelectric sensor inside the brake lever.
>It measures force, movement, rotation and speed, then sends that data to a controller. The controller transmits it via radio to a remote actuator.
>That actuator drives a small electric motor that pushes a hydraulic piston near the brake caliper.
>The result is a super clean cockpit and a fully integrated braking unit hidden inside the frame.
>Compared to Shimano’s thin electronic hose, SRAM takes it a step further by removing every visible line.
>More than looks, the system promises sharper brake response and software-based power tuning.
But the real question is safety.
>SRAM built in a fail-safe system inspired by truck brakes, miniaturized for bikes.
>A spring mechanism automatically engages a controlled, progressive brake if anything goes wrong.
No sudden wheel lockups and no dead brakes.
>Patents show this tech is already well underway.
>The future of MTB is heading toward cable-free cockpits, smart braking and full integration. And it may arrive sooner than anyone expects.
BestInteraction1669 on
audiomagnate on
Why not nuclear powered brakes?
Visible-Grass-8805 on
God I fucking hate bikes
LithiumH on
You forget to charge your break battery one time and boom you break all your bones on a descend
Bear__Toe on
The thing I love about all of my wireless devices is how nothing ever goes wrong causing them to lose connection at inconvenient times.
spinfreak on
SRAM engineers just getting bored. Can’t wait until they reinvent rim brakes.
cravingcarrot on
Losing the ability to shift is one thing, losing your brakes because of an electronic bug is another completely.
metalmayne on
Hard no on this
adamaphar on
Call me crazy but no thanks
tonytwocans on
Imagine leading a peloton and your brakes lose connection… Better hope it doesn’t cause a pileup
ZestyChinchilla on
Lol, fuck no. 😂
allgonetoshit on
LOL I say this as someone with electronic shifting on road/gravel, disc brakes on road, gravel, MTB, flat. Tubeless All around. Dropper posts, clipless, carbon, short saddles, etc. As someone who has been cycling for 40+ years. Someone who embraces every new tech and not set in his ways:
LOL FUCK NO
aussiekev on
This is listed as being a fail-safe. So presumably if there is an issue the brakes will lock on and you will need to walk the bike home or be unable to ride.
I can’t wait for someone with a remote hacking device (like the flipper0) to go to a race, weekend ride, cafe, etc.. jam the bluetooth signals and mess with all the wireless brakes.
The same way that currently you can mess with certain ebike motors (looking at you shimano) with ease.
thesirensoftitans on
100% would never trust this.
PiggypPiggyyYaya on
Not being able to shift is an inconvenience. Not being able brake is a life and death scenario.
timtucker_com on
Just wait for the inevitable mounting standard for brakes to get power via the fork / frame.
TentacularSneeze on
Did anyone read the article?
The failsafe is that the brakes default to “ON” like truck brakes. So the inconvenient glitch would mean you’re stuck with locked wheels, rather than crashing.
RS_Mich on
That’s a hard no from me
slackshack on
Bluetooth steering is next. there will be no physical or mechanical connection between the handlebars and the front fork.
_b4lch on
Ant+ chains next?
very_squirrel on
How much for the monthly subscription fee?
dataminimizer on
Would be hard to invent something for a bike dumber than this.
conanlikes on
I tested the original (AXS) red etap wireless shifters. It might actually work. It is not blue tooth or something off of the shelf it’s proprietary to Sram. I’d guess they will have to have big ass warning light for dead battery tho.
I’m game 😂🤪
EmbarrassedLychee677 on
Nope.
SecretEntertainer130 on
Y’all have fun with that bullshit.
chrissb34 on
I’m one to adopt new tech but this, right here? Nope.
carlitoxxe on
Isn’t April Fools’ supposed to be in April?
Spara-Extreme on
This is fantastic. Does anyone need it? No. But I love that they are pushing the envelope forward.
Ok-Argument2421 on
Guys the batteries last ages, you really don’t need to charge them that often. Worst case scenario, your brakes fail. But think of how sexy it will look! And you rarely have to bleed your brakes! And think of how much they will cost!! You will be able to clown on all your broke friends for having lame hosed brakes!
spikehiyashi6 on
can we have wireless pedaling and steering next? thx
_echo on
It can’t just be a bluetooth speaker that makes SRAM brake sounds, guys, it’s gotta ACTUALLY stop the bike to be considered brakes.
Lemon_1165 on
Emergency braking needed: Error #5674 connection lost
vaticRite on
I blame all of you for encouraging them by buying, using, and praising wireless shifting.
JuanOffhue on
Cycling curmudgeon here. I really like the simplicity and cost effectiveness of rim brakes and cables.
NFGrappler on
I’ll take things that shouldn’t be part of the Internet of Things for $500, Alex.
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Via Cycling Week:
> 🚨 BREAKING: SRAM is working on one of the most radical innovations the mountain bike world has ever seen. A fully wireless braking system with zero visible cables on the cockpit. Everything starts with a piezoelectric sensor inside the brake lever.
>It measures force, movement, rotation and speed, then sends that data to a controller. The controller transmits it via radio to a remote actuator.
>That actuator drives a small electric motor that pushes a hydraulic piston near the brake caliper.
>The result is a super clean cockpit and a fully integrated braking unit hidden inside the frame.
>Compared to Shimano’s thin electronic hose, SRAM takes it a step further by removing every visible line.
>More than looks, the system promises sharper brake response and software-based power tuning.
But the real question is safety.
>SRAM built in a fail-safe system inspired by truck brakes, miniaturized for bikes.
>A spring mechanism automatically engages a controlled, progressive brake if anything goes wrong.
No sudden wheel lockups and no dead brakes.
>Patents show this tech is already well underway.
>The future of MTB is heading toward cable-free cockpits, smart braking and full integration. And it may arrive sooner than anyone expects.
Why not nuclear powered brakes?
God I fucking hate bikes
You forget to charge your break battery one time and boom you break all your bones on a descend
The thing I love about all of my wireless devices is how nothing ever goes wrong causing them to lose connection at inconvenient times.
SRAM engineers just getting bored. Can’t wait until they reinvent rim brakes.
Losing the ability to shift is one thing, losing your brakes because of an electronic bug is another completely.
Hard no on this
Call me crazy but no thanks
Imagine leading a peloton and your brakes lose connection… Better hope it doesn’t cause a pileup
Lol, fuck no. 😂
LOL I say this as someone with electronic shifting on road/gravel, disc brakes on road, gravel, MTB, flat. Tubeless All around. Dropper posts, clipless, carbon, short saddles, etc. As someone who has been cycling for 40+ years. Someone who embraces every new tech and not set in his ways:
LOL FUCK NO
This is listed as being a fail-safe. So presumably if there is an issue the brakes will lock on and you will need to walk the bike home or be unable to ride.
I can’t wait for someone with a remote hacking device (like the flipper0) to go to a race, weekend ride, cafe, etc.. jam the bluetooth signals and mess with all the wireless brakes.
The same way that currently you can mess with certain ebike motors (looking at you shimano) with ease.
100% would never trust this.
Not being able to shift is an inconvenience. Not being able brake is a life and death scenario.
Just wait for the inevitable mounting standard for brakes to get power via the fork / frame.
Did anyone read the article?
The failsafe is that the brakes default to “ON” like truck brakes. So the inconvenient glitch would mean you’re stuck with locked wheels, rather than crashing.
That’s a hard no from me
Bluetooth steering is next. there will be no physical or mechanical connection between the handlebars and the front fork.
Ant+ chains next?
How much for the monthly subscription fee?
Would be hard to invent something for a bike dumber than this.
I tested the original (AXS) red etap wireless shifters. It might actually work. It is not blue tooth or something off of the shelf it’s proprietary to Sram. I’d guess they will have to have big ass warning light for dead battery tho.
I’m game 😂🤪
Nope.
Y’all have fun with that bullshit.
I’m one to adopt new tech but this, right here? Nope.
Isn’t April Fools’ supposed to be in April?
This is fantastic. Does anyone need it? No. But I love that they are pushing the envelope forward.
Guys the batteries last ages, you really don’t need to charge them that often. Worst case scenario, your brakes fail. But think of how sexy it will look! And you rarely have to bleed your brakes! And think of how much they will cost!! You will be able to clown on all your broke friends for having lame hosed brakes!
can we have wireless pedaling and steering next? thx
It can’t just be a bluetooth speaker that makes SRAM brake sounds, guys, it’s gotta ACTUALLY stop the bike to be considered brakes.
Emergency braking needed: Error #5674 connection lost
I blame all of you for encouraging them by buying, using, and praising wireless shifting.
Cycling curmudgeon here. I really like the simplicity and cost effectiveness of rim brakes and cables.
I’ll take things that shouldn’t be part of the Internet of Things for $500, Alex.
What Has Science Done?
Not a chance in hell would I ever run those.
Ah shit did i charge my brakes last night 🤔