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Tech 4 Brakes (Ep.122) | Blister Review Podcast

17.06.2022


Hope Design Engineer, Sam Gibbs, sat down with Blister Review for a deep dive into brakes.
They talk Tech 4 in detail: what's new & different from the Tech 3 and why, then delve into brake tech & choosing the right brake, disc etc... for your application.
 


 

TOPICS & TIMES:

Sam’s role at Hope (1:39)
New Tech 4 lineup (3:55)
The Tech 4 lever (7:48)
Caliper design & piston materials (17:18)
Brake design & tradeoffs (21:57)
Choosing the right brake for you (32:28) - Our Handy Brake Guide
Rotor sizes & heat management (39:11)
Brake pad options & tradeoffs (42:18)
Sam’s Big Idea (53:32)
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