{"id":15904,"date":"2018-06-22T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T08:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2018\/06\/22\/meet-the-trp-quadiem-and-slate-t4-mountain-bike-brakes-r7349\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T05:53:14","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T05:53:14","slug":"meet-the-trp-quadiem-and-slate-t4-mountain-bike-brakes-r7349","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/meet-the-trp-quadiem-and-slate-t4-mountain-bike-brakes-r7349\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the TRP Quadiem and Slate T4 mountain bike brakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TRP was founded on the idea of building the highest quality braking systems available in the bicycle industry. TRP Brakes are designed for superior levels of performance and durability achieved through the use of advanced production techniques, accurate processing and meticulous quality control.<\/p>\n<p>By using exotic materials such as Carbon Fiber, Titanium and TT6 Aluminum, TRP brakes set a new industry standard for lightweight and precise control. TRP brakes are extensively tested for reliability and safety on and off-road, and in the laboratory \u2013 by a company with more than 20 years\u2019 experience designing and manufacturing bicycle brake systems.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">TRP Quadiem<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-07250900-1527685640.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1235041\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1235041\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-07250900-1527685640.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-07250900-1527685640.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><br \/>This brake features a lever made from cast aluminium and a forged\/CNC\u2019d caliper. Both of which have been given a sleek painted silver finish. It also features a new dimpled and drilled lever blade designed by specifically by Gwin. In the brake riders will also find hybrid pistons (ceramic\/steel) for improved heat dissipation, tool-free indexed reach adjust and cooling fins on the caliper.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-30761700-1527685639.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1235040\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1235040\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-30761700-1527685639.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-30761700-1527685639.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">TRP Slate T4<\/h2>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-79204100-1527685640.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1235042\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1235042\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-79204100-1527685640.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-79204100-1527685640.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-35668000-1527685641.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1235043\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1235043\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-35668000-1527685641.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-35668000-1527685641.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Working closely with the TRP development team, improvements were made in nearly every part of the brake and tested on the world cup circuit throughout the season. We then carried some of these changes over to our Slate trail brake.<\/p>\n<p>The Slate T4 is made from cast aluminium with a clean black finish. It also features the new drilled and dimpled lever blade, designed by Aaron Gwin. Riders will also find benefits in the four-piston caliper, tool-free reach adjust, and top loading caliper.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-93281700-1527685641.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"1235044\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1235044\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-93281700-1527685641.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-93281700-1527685641.jpeg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\nFor pricing and availability, contact your local TRP stockist <a href=\"https:\/\/omnico.co.za\/dealers\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">On Test:<\/h2>\n<p>Bike Hub currently has the Slate T4 brake set on test. Keep your eyes peeled for the full review.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-24212000-1529661370.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1252151\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1252151\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-24212000-1529661370.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-24212000-1529661370.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-12951400-1529661374.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1252153\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1252153\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-12951400-1529661374.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-12951400-1529661374.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-45458700-1529661372.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1252152\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1252152\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-45458700-1529661372.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-45458700-1529661372.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\n<strong>Follow TRP:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trpcycling.com\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.trpcycling.com\/<\/a><br \/>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TRPcycling\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TRPcycling\/<\/a><br \/>Instagram: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trpcycling\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@trpcycling<\/a><br \/>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/trpcycling\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@TRPCYCLING<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TRP was founded on the idea of building the highest quality braking systems available in the bicycle industry. TRP Brakes are designed for superior levels of performance and durability achieved through the use of advanced production techniques, accurate processing and meticulous quality control. 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