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SRAM Guide R brakes


SRAM'S CHEAPEST GUIDE brake is enduro ready but not as subtly controlled as its more expensive brothers. The main difference is the simpler DirectLink rather than SwingLink lever cam.

The lever also sits on a bushing rather than a cartridge bearing. This means less fine control than the super-rich modulation of the Guide RS and RSC but it's still a consistently controlled stopper. Increased reservoir volume and internal redesign means easier bleeding and better tolerance of any air that does get in. It also feels more consistent than previous Avids as heat builds on descents. The Centerline rotor is quieter and the four-piston Elixir Trail calliper gives useful power. At 150$ for just the brake pricing is OK, but the RS is worth the extra 22$ if you've got it.

WEIGHT 473g
POWER 112m/s-2

PRICE 225$






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