In a significant development for the UK cycling community, Windwave has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Brembo’s cutting-edge GR-PRO mountain bike braking system. This strategic partnership marks Brembo’s ambitious entry into the mountain biking sector, leveraging their extensive motorsport heritage to deliver unparalleled braking performance to riders across the UK.
Brembo’s GR-PRO: A Fusion of Motorsport Precision and Mountain Biking
Brembo, renowned for its engineering excellence in Formula 1, MotoGP, and World Rally Championship, has translated decades of high-performance braking technology into the GR-PRO system. This comprehensive braking ecosystem is meticulously designed for modern mountain bikes, encompassing calipers, master cylinders, brake pads, discs, steel braided hoses, and proprietary mineral oil. Each component is engineered to work in perfect harmony, ensuring consistent and reliable performance across diverse riding conditions. (brembogroup.com)
Key Features of the GR-PRO System:
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Two-Piece Forged Caliper: Enhances structural stiffness, delivering superior braking precision and consistency.
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Forged Master Cylinder with Multi-Adjustability: Offers three lever ratio settings, seven levels of dead stroke adjustment, and forty reach adjustment positions, allowing riders to tailor the braking experience to their preferences.
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High-Performance Brake Pads and Discs: Developed to maximize braking efficiency, featuring a World Cup-developed braking surface for improved thermal management and heat exchange.
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Steel Braided Hoses: Ensure consistent lever feel and precise braking response.
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Custom Mineral Oil: Specifically developed by Brembo to optimize braking performance. (brembogroup.com)
Windwave’s Role in Bringing GR-PRO to the UK Market
Windwave, a leading UK distributor of performance cycling products, is set to introduce Brembo’s GR-PRO system to the British market. Dan Jones, Windwave’s MTB Brand Manager, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration:
“It is fantastic that Brembo has used its extensive knowledge to create an ultra high-performance brake for mountain bikes. As a motorsport fan, Brembo is one of the brands I have always admired. I am delighted to be working alongside them as they expand their product range into the cycling market.” (bikebiz.com)
The GR-PRO system has already made its mark in the competitive arena, with the Specialized Gravity Team, including rider Loïc Bruni, utilizing it for a second consecutive season. This endorsement underscores the system’s reliability and performance under the most demanding conditions. (bikebiz.com)
Availability and Contact Information
The GR-PRO Kit is slated for release in Europe starting July 2026. Windwave is actively seeking suitable stockists for Brembo mountain bike brakes. For further details, please contact:
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Email: dan@windwave.co.uk
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Phone: 02392 521912 (windwave.co.uk)
This collaboration between Windwave and Brembo signifies a promising advancement in mountain biking technology, offering riders access to top-tier braking performance inspired by the pinnacle of motorsport engineering.