Have no fear of going too fast. Safe stopping is assured by the new Centaur™ brakes with forged arms and characterised by the new black anodising. In order to achieve even greater efficiency, the brakes are equipped with the possibility of orbital brake-pad adjustment, which up till now was a feature of only the high end of the range. The braking torque is optimal even with new pads. The weight is 310 grams.SPECIAL COMPOUND:Reduction of braking distance on both dry and wet surfaces longer life for brake pad and rim.SPECIAL DESIGN FOR FORGED ALUMINIUM BRAKE ARMS:Greater bend resistance, lighter.ALUMINUM NUTS:Less weight.ADJUSTABLE SHOE HOLDERS:Shoe holders on rim's profile can be micro adjusted, longer life for rims and brake pads.DUAL PIVOT FRONT/REAR VERSION:The brake allows an enhanced braking action .