Brembo and Specialized They recently announced the debut of the Italian braking specialist in the mountain cycling competition (MTB). Specifically, last weekend, on the occasion of one of the tests integrated in the calendar of the UCI MTB World Series 2025, played in Val Di Sole, Italy. Brembo began this business and sports adventure by the hand of the Specialized Gravity Team.
Brembo and Specialized, two icons within the competition
Andrea Paganessi, Global Operations Director of Brembo Motorcycle, explained after knowing the news: “Officially entering the world of cycling through the MTB World Championship is a new and exciting challenge for Brembo. We are proud to do so with a team and a manufacturer that share our same vision of performance and innovation, and it is no coincidence that this occurs in the year of the 50th anniversary of Brembo in motor racing.”
Concluded: “Today we can say that thanks to technological advances, Brembo has not only improved braking, but has revolutionized it.” For its part, Armin LandografCEO of Specialized, he said about this collaboration: “Specialized firmly believes that races are the definitive testing field for innovation.”
“We are looking for partners who can meet our same performance standards, and Brembo’s trajectory, marked by avant -garde technological advances and high performance in competition, led us to this decision. This collaboration represents a strategic investment to support our athletes that compete at the highest level.”
Concludes: “The descent is constantly evolving, and this alliance guarantees the ability to continue offering innovations that allow Specialized to continue competing for a great future in this sport.” As for the technology that Brembo makes available to Specialized it consists of a brake system, both front and rear.
This includes an axial brake pump that, in addition to the two usual adjustments (lever distance and free route), also offers center to center adjustment, allowing pilots to customize the braking sensation according to their preferences. The pump is coupled to a post-Mount brake clamp, with four aluminum pistons isolated 18 mm in diameter, to provide a high braking power.
Likewise, they are connected by a braided steel hose to guarantee a uniform and precise lever route. The system is completed with a fixed brake disc of 2.3 mm thick, designed specifically for the clamp, with a wider brake band to optimize heat exchange during intensive use.
