Freedom Coast SRAM Brake Levers
Get your hands on our UCI World Cup Downhill winning levers!
Building on a tried and true braking system is tough. SRAM has worked towards perfection for over a decade to make their family of brakes among the best in the world. As good as the SRAM braking system is, the stock lever had room for improvement.
Our engineering team has spent thousands of hours riding, testing, and analyzing the SRAM braking system to see what we could do to improve it. The stock levers are stamped or cast (depending on the model) which was not giving us the stiffness we desire. There are other inherent traits to using levers made from these methods, such as needing more tolerance between the lever blade and body. The stock levers also must be made to work for everybody, from the first time novice to the 7 days a week rider. With the needs of the serious rider in mind, our goals of increased stiffness, decreased slop, and better ergonomics for single finger braking drove the need for a custom lever.
We start with solid bar stock of aerospace grade 6061 aluminum, we then mill this material to tight tolerances at our in-house machine shop. The levers are hand polished and anodized to colors that we have worked hard to perfect.
The design of our CNC machined levers has allowed us to greatly increase the stiffness of the lever blade, which helps with one of the biggest complaints with the SRAM brakes, which is a mushy feel. We also designed a more aggressive curve to the lever to cradle your finger so that you are able to ride with a more relaxed grip, thus reducing hand fatigue and arm pump. We also added texture on the face of the lever to improve feel, giving you the sensation of knowing exactly where your finger is on the lever at all times. We also hold our levers to a tighter tolerance than the stock levers, which allows us to get rid of much of the play between the lever blade and body. Our shape, texture, and rigidity improves ergonomics and stiffness resulting in a more controlled and consistent braking system.
These levers are direct replacement for the stock SRAM levers on almost all models!
Fitment:
- SRAM Maven Ultimate, Silver, Bronze, Base
- SRAM Stealth Code Ultimate, Silver, Bronze
- SRAM Code Ultimate, RSC, RS, RE, R
- SRAM Guide Ultimate, RSC, RS, RE, R
- SRAM G2 Ultimate, RSC, RS, RE, R
- SRAM Stealth Level Ultimate, Silver, Bronze
- SRAM Motive Ultimate, Silver, Bronze
Includes 2 levers (front and rear) and installation tool
*2.5mm, T10 hex and T8 wrench not included*
Install Video:
- SRAM Maven Ultimate, Silver, Bronze, Base
- SRAM Stealth Code Ultimate, Silver, Bronze
- SRAM Code Ultimate, RSC, RS, RE, R
- SRAM Guide Ultimate, RSC, RS, RE, R
- SRAM G2 Ultimate, RSC, RS, RE, R
- SRAM Stealth Level Ultimate, Silver, Bronze
- SRAM Motive Ultimate, Silver, Bronze
X-Mill
Your hands are one of the few points of contact between you and your bike - every detail matters. That's why Freedom Coast replacement SRAM levers are engineered to maximize control, confidence, and comfort on every ride.
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Our proprietary X-Mill lever texture provides unrivaled tactile feel in all riding conditions, delivering clearer feedback and more predictable modulation for confident, precise braking.
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Combined with our signature lever hook and stiffer lever design, the result is a more secure, natural feel at the fingertips. The improved ergonomics help reduce arm pump, increase braking confidence on technical descents, and give you the control to push harder when the trail demands it.
Easy install, no bleed required
Head to our Youtube channel for a step by step install guide
Fantastic levers! They’re a bit pricey for my cheap G2 R’s but I’m happy to say they’re very much worth it. I had some minor issues with installation but this was likely user error. The installation video is fantastic and saved me in my time of need. These levers make the brakes feel totally different. The single-finger design allows me to slide the clamp farther inboard so I get WAY more leverage. The light but stiff aluminum also lets me feel where the bite point is so I can feel exactly when the wheels are on the verge of locking up. I was initially concerned the change would be mostly aesthetic, but after a few rides… I’ll be putting these on any bike I get in the future.
Love the feel of these levers. The color matches exactly what I needed and perfectly with the bolt kit for the Mavens. Better bolts always nails the look!
I have the FC lever blades on several SRAM brake sets, and I can’t say enough about how good they are. Take your time pressing the pin in on the first lever so you get the hang of it, slow and steady to keep the lever’s shape and preserve the integrity of the install tool. The hook at the end of the blade is great, and texture is enough but not too much at all. One nice thing about the FC blade shape is you can get the lever nice and close to your hand and bar, which helps reduce arm pump and keeps you in more control of modulation. They are now a must buy for every new bike along with grips, saddle and pedals. Oh, and an order from Better Bolts too.
I really do like these better than the stock SRAM levers. More comfortable and better control.
The quality of machining and finish of the levers is impressive. The tolerances for fitting the interal components is close and ensures that they don’t rattle around. I had a small problem with the switching of the components from the factory levers to the Freedom Coast levers. I reached out to the company and they resolved it quickly and professionally. I’m happy I made the purchase and won’t hesitate to order from them again.
I’ve ditched codes for Maguras in the past but thought I’d give these levers a try to save money on a new build. Pleasantly surprised by the results! Very high quality lever that gives a bit more feathering capability and feels great under my finger. Thanks guys!