Home of Pink Yeti

ASR-slX-RideTarmacMaster PistaTeamAeos TTHandjobDJ1500SX TrailUno

Yeti AS-R sl (2004)

History
- Components
- Conception
- FAQ
- Log
- Out and about
Frame, Forks & Shock
- Forks
- Frame
- Rear shock
- Bottle cage
Wheels & Tyres
- Tyres
- Wheels
Drivetrain
- Bottom bracket
- Cassette
- Chain
- Crankset
- Pedals
Controls
- Bars
- Bar ends
- Brakes
- Derailleur Front
- Derailleur Rear
- Gear Cables
- Gear Shifters
- Grips
- Headset
- Stem
Seat
- Saddle
- Seat clamp
- Seatpost

Brakes

Hope Tech X2 Pink

Purchased Wiggle December 2009.

 

Top Features of the Hope Tech X2 Pink Disc Brakes

  • CNC machined in Barnoldswick, England
  • Superlight Mini lever with ltd edition etching
  • 9.74 caliper with all mount options
  • 2014 T6 aluminium alloy
  • Wide angel hose connector mount
  • Top entry pad fitting
  • Special edition floating rotor
  • Goodridge braided hose
  • 160mm rotor sizes in 6 bolt
  • Weight: from 340g
 
The Special Edition pink Tech disc brake, Braided Hose and a Floating Rotor, with it’s unique laser etching and flowery rotor design, is as eye catching as it is functional.
 
Tech Lever: Proven lightweight design - CNC machined from a solid billet of 2014 T6 aircraft spec aluminium alloy, giving smooth, progressive feel and power. The split clamp allows for quick adjustment and the custom carbon blade features laquered over graphics to stay clean and comfortable. Lever reach is adjustable via allen key and the master cylinder reservoir is integrated to allow easy bleeding.

The unit is completed with our durable anodised finish to withstand weather, cleaning and general trail use and a Goodridge braided hydraulic hose is used to give a sharp, solid feel to the system.

X2 CALIPER: This neat, slimline caliper optimises the very latest COSMOSWorks FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software to reduce unnecessary weight, improve aesthetics and create a high performance partnership with the superlight Mini Lever. The caliper is machined from a solid billet of 2014 T6 aircraft spec aluminium alloy and an increased piston diameter, generating more usable braking force on the rotor.

A drip free bleed nipple and wide angel orientation of the fluid inlet connector have also been added, allowing for neater hose routing and cleaner servicing. The caliper is completed with our durable anodised finish to withstand weather, cleaning and general trail use and laser etched graphics let everyone know just what you’ve got!

BRAIDED HOSE: A little bit of Hope can now be added to all hydraulic disc brakes. After extensive research and testing Hope have sourced an excellent, UK manufactured stainless steel braided hose - coming from the same factory as Goodridge. The hose features a Teflon central core, encased in a stainless steel braid.

The braiding also has a plastic coating to prevent chafing on frames and forks. The hose allows no expansion, even in the most extreme situations, transferring all braking power from the lever to the caliper. It’s also extremely tough as well as being more flexible than standard hoses.

FLOATING ROTOR: These Floating rotors are now a firm favourite amongst both performance orientated riders and those just looking for something a little different. These rotors have a stainless steel braking surface riveted to an aluminium central carrier. As well as offering a significant weight saving, they also allow the rotors to expand or contract with changes in temperature. CNC machined + laser cut in Barnoldswick, England. All parts made and hand assembled in house.
 

 

 

Click here for the original Hayes brakes fitted to Pink Yeti including the custom "I am Pink Yeti" rotors.