SRAM has released new Stealth levers for its Level and Code brakes, featuring an updated design.
The new levers are available on selected Level and Code brakes, and are being released alongside SRAM's new T-Type Eagle Transmission groupset.
The refreshed design routes the hose closer to the handlebar, which is intended to create a sleeker-looking cockpit.
SRAM’s Stealth levers are available now. The Level Stealth brakes start at £200 / $185 / €220 and the Code Stealth brakes are priced from £320 / $300 / €360, excluding rotors.
Handlebar-hugging hoses
SRAM says it has routed the cable closer to the bar in order to clean it up and match the aesthetics of the new T-Type Eagle Transmission.
To further aid in this sleek look, the brand is supplying stem clips to ensure the hoses run along the handlebar.
The new lever design is intended to add another hand position to the bars, enabling riders to assume a tucked position with a more reassuring hold of the brake compared to the previous levers, which flared outwards.
New levers, new names
While the caliper and internals remain the same as SRAM’s previous mountain bike brakes, SRAM has changed how it names its spec levels. The base-spec R has been replaced with the Bronze, and the mid-level RSC has been replaced with Silver.
At the moment, it appears the brand is only releasing Silver and Ultimate Stealth models – but we can expect Bronze to follow in the future.
SRAM’s top-end Code brakes are available for the first time in an Ultimate spec level and feature titanium accents and hardware.
The Code Stealth brakes retain SRAM’s SwingLink cam to actuate the plunger of the brake lever. They also include tool-free reach and contact adjustment, which should help you to find your preferred setup while out on the trails.
The Level Stealth brakes are available in Silver and Ultimate spec levels. The Level Ultimate features a carbon brake lever blade and titanium hardware.
Available with two or four pistons, the Level Stealth also features tool-free reach adjust and is the lightest model in the SRAM range.
All Stealth levers continue to be ambidextrous, enabling you to swap your levers from one side of the handlebar to the other if you prefer to ride a ‘moto’ or ‘euro’ setup.
You might be able to fit the new Stealth levers to older SRAM brakes, due to matching internals and the same Stealth-a-Majig hose barb, olive and compression fittings. However, SRAM doesn’t provide a lever-only option at this time.
SRAM Stealth brake lever models, spec and pricing
SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth
- Pistons: Four
- Fluid: DOT 5.1
- Adjustment: Reach, contact adjust
- Price: £320 / $300 / €360
SRAM Code Silver Stealth
- Pistons: Four
- Fluid: DOT 4
- Adjustment: Reach, contact adjust
- Price: £285 / $265 / €320
SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston
- Pistons: Four
- Fluid: DOT 5.1
- Adjustment: Reach
- Price: £320 / $300 / €360
SRAM Level Silver Stealth 4-Piston
- Pistons: Four
- Fluid: DOT 5.1
- Adjustment: Reach
- Price: £210 / $195 / €235
SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 2-Piston
- Pistons: Two
- Fluid: DOT 5.1
- Adjustment: Reach
- Price: £340 / $285 / €305
SRAM Level Silver Stealth 2-Piston
- Pistons: Two
- Fluid: DOT 4
- Adjustment: Reach
- Price: £200 / $185 / €220
