SRAM Level Ultimate
SRAM’s latest addition to their line up, the Level, is aimed squarely at domination of the XC / Trail sector, and at only 193g they are super light! Borrowing technology such as the Bleeding Edge from the Guide line-up, the new Level’s represent a total redesign, with a slimmed down caliper and a new lever. The Ultimate model is the top of the line and comes complete with a new Directlink lever with a beautiful carbon fibre blade, titanium hardware and ball bearing pivot. The one piece (lower models are two piece) sculpted monoblock caliper provides tenacious power delivery, with a precise and sharp bite point.
On the trail, we found the lever action beautiful, providing crisp and precise control over deceleration with a perfectly consistent bite point that never wandered. On very steep terrain and with heavier testers we found the levels started to feel outgunned. For those who prefer gravity-fuelled action or Alpine holidays, the bigger, four-piston Guide’s would be a better choice. SRAM are going from strength to strength and for XC and Trail riding the new SRAM Level Ultimates are the best out there!
+ Beautiful levers
+ Pinpoint precision
– Expensive
– No contact adjustment
Average Power [Nm]: 75,0
Weight: 193 g
Price: € 310
More info: sram.com
Table of Contents
- Intro: Anatomy of a good brake
- How we test in the lab and on the trails
- The best MTB disc brake: SRAM Guide Ultimate
- The Runner Up: Magura MT5
- Formula R0 Racing
- Hope Tech3 E4
- Hope Tech3 X2
- Magura MT4
- SRAM Guide RS
- SRAM Level Ultimate
- Shimano Deore
- Shimano Deore XT
- Shimano XTR
- Shimano Saint
- Trickstuff Direttissima
- Conclusion
