Stablead teases futuristic 3D-printed brakes and carbon upside-down forks

Stablead teases futuristic 3D-printed brakes and carbon upside-down forks

Californian suspension brand gives a glimpse of its new brake concept at Eurobike

Nick Clark / Our Media


Stablead is displaying its new 3D-printed four-piston brakes, which feature a futuristic smooth design, and independent contact and reach adjustment, at Eurobike.

The brakes are still in late-stage prototyping, and use 18mm and 17mm pistons in the caliper.

While we're not sure what size pads the brand has opted for, the ones shown on Stablead's stand at Eurobike feature cooling fins similar to those found on Shimano's latest high-end mountain bike brakes.

These should help with heat dissipation and keep brake fade away on long descents.

Stablead brake
The brakes use mineral oil in the hydraulic system. Nick Clark / Our Media

The brand also showed off some new suspension prototypes, including a downhill fork and an enduro fork, the latter of which features high-speed and low-speed compression damping alongside a port for an upcoming electronic suspension damper.

Stablead front suspension fork
These were impressively light to hold. Nick Clark / Our Media
Stablead front suspension fork
The new 'front suspension' fork looks set to be called the Loamer. Nick Clark / Our Media

Stablead incorporates a significant dose of carbon fibre into its suspension, and while we couldn't get any exact figures from the brand, a spokesperson said the aim is to reduce weight by 10 per cent compared to its competition.

Stablead rear shock
Stablead has been very reserved with details of its suspension. Nick Clark / Our Media

In the hand, the brand's rear shock is noticeably lighter than other shocks of a similar type, such as Fox's Float X2.

Stablead cranks
The brand also makes drivetrain components. Nick Clark / Our Media

Elsewhere on the stand, the brand is displaying its cranksets and chainrings, which come in a variety of colours.

Eurobike 2026 coverage 

Footer banner
This website is owned and published by Our Media Ltd. www.ourmedia.co.uk
© Our Media 2026